Tech
A New Ruling Against the NSA is a Win for Edward Snowden
The NSA has nevertheless filed for an emergency stay from a higher court.
Management
How The Science of Human Behavior is Reshaping Government
Although behavioral insights are commonly used by companies in the private sector, introducing them into the federal government can be very difficult.
Management
Senior Executives Association Names Interim President
Former board member and staffer Tim Dirks arrives during search for Bonosaro successor.
Management
Despite Drugs, Sex with a Minor and More, EPA Employees Still Got Paid
IG documents problem employees receiving administrative leave while under investigation.
Defense
Defense Authorization Bill Heads to President Obama's Desk Again
This time the president is expected to sign it into law.
Nextgov
The 5 Key Traits of a Successful Digital Government Strategy
No government organization will succeed in today’s fast-changing environment without a cohesive digital strategy.
Route Fifty
Budget Deal, Improving Economy Could Buoy State Budgets Though Risks Remain
The lingering risks state governments are facing temper the optimistic outlook.
Management
Do You Think You Have a Long Commute? Millions Spend Two Hours Traveling to Work Each Day
If you live in horror of your sweaty train/bus/bike ride to work, then spare a thought for the 3 million UK commuters who spend more than two hours a day traveling to…
Route Fifty
More Bad News from Kansas Budget Analysts; Illinois Attorney General Charges Gas Utility of Bilking, Fraud
Also: Teen curfews in New Mexico and considering the art and science of traffic engineering in Montana.
Oversight
Court Rules Obama's Immigration Executive Actions Are Unconstitutional
A three-judge panel on the Fifth Circuit decides against the administration, leaving it likely to appeal the ruling to the Supreme Court.
Management
Obama Administration Smacks Down DEA Chief on the 'Ferguson Effect'
Chuck Rosenberg is the second appointee to break ranks with the president over whether police are “chilled” by scrutiny.
Management
Strengthening the Links in Government
How the next president can build on cross-agency collaboration.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Stabbing, Pyramids and a Portrait
The media continues to scrutinize the Ben Carson 2016 campaign.
Route Fifty
Gov.-Elect Matt Bevin Wants to Shrink Kentucky’s Government. But How Big Is It?
Here’s how the Bluegrass State compares to its peers in terms of staff and payroll.
Nextgov
18F's Micropurchasing Dilemma: Is $1 for Code Too Cheap?
For the past few weeks, GSA's tech team 18F has been running a "reverse-auction" for code.
Nextgov
You Only Need One Password to Access the Allegedly Hacked Law Enforcement Databases
Users can access a number of homeland security and law enforcement databases from a single website with a single password.
Tech
Two-Thirds of Federal IT Managers Fear a Security Breach from Colleagues
Dell Software survey points to detailed monitoring of privileged users following OPM breach.
Route Fifty
Was Streamlining Indianapolis’ Parking System Worth It?
A public-private partnership has increased annual parking revenues from about $339,000 to more than $3.3 million, but it's sparked controversy, too.
Management