Route Fifty
Another City Government Announces Indiana Travel Ban
With the Hoosier State’s national image damaged over its new “discriminatory law,” more pressure is building from mayors, business and tech leaders.
Route Fifty
Questions Simmer in Oregon Over Legality of Local Marijuana Taxes
Measure 91 prohibits local taxes on recreational weed, but that’s not stopping some cities and counties from trying to assert home rule.
Management
Is Hillary Clinton’s Famous Name Boosting Her in Early 2016 Polls?
Familiar names have tremendous psychological power.
Nextgov
Hackers Take on Amazon’s Twitch Gaming Service, Con Car Accident Victims and Cause ‘Deep Shido’ for Judo Club
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Management
Photo ID Cards Won't Stop Food Stamp Fraud
A new report finds that photo IDs cost more to implement than they save preventing fraud. And they make the program harder for beneficiaries to use.
Nextgov
Maryland College Team Wins International Cyber Policy Hackathon
At the end of a two-day cyber policy hackathon, the team from the University of Maryland University College was awarded the top prize for addressing a massive cyberattack on a fictional country.
Management
'Harry, This Is Barack': Reid Gets a Surprise Call-in on Nevada Public Radio
The Senate minority leader discussed his recent retirement announcement on KNPR's air Friday.
Management
Struggling Agencies Turn to Fortune 500 Leaders for Advice on Boosting Employee Morale
Advisory board members say private-public cooperation helps to erase image of 'dumb, lazy' civil servants.
Defense
House Defense Acquisition Reform Plan Seen as Step in the Right Direction
Armed Services chairman would streamline “broken” system to boost workforce, regain tech edge.
Nextgov
Data-Centric Jobs Already Flourish in the Federal Government
All told, there are some 1.6 million government workers (including state and local) in positions where data is “central to the job,” according to a recent Commerce Department report.
Tech
To Promote Justice, Agencies Must Expand Access to Legal Information
It’s not enough to have laws on the books if the people they’re designed to help don’t know about them.
Defense
This Is How TSA Decides if You Might Be Acting Like a Terrorist
Next time you travel, be careful not to complain about airport security.
Management
4 Ways to Engage the Next Generation of Government Talent
Attracting millennials will require a culture change.
Oversight
'No Brainer' Hiring Reform Advances in Congress
Roughly 10,000 employees could soon have an easier time removing the shackles of temporary employment.
Oversight
Harry Reid Will Not Seek Re-Election in 2016
The Nevada Democrat said Friday his recent accident put things into perspective, but warned his Republican colleagues not to get too excited.
Oversight
Senate Joins House in Targeting Federal Workforce for Deficit Reduction
Upper chamber approves its own budget resolution, which also cuts agency spending and employee compensation.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Schoolyard Antics or Just a Swing Set on the White House Lawn?
After Bush criticism, just how mature are important members of the Obama administration?
Defense
Under Pressure, Chemical Safety Head Resigns
Rafael Moure-Eraso leaves Chemical Safety Board after accusations of mismanagement.
Nextgov
Human Trust Overpowered High-Tech Security in German Air Plane Crash
Experts say the downing of Germanwings flight 9525 seems like the classic case of the insider threat -- which belies easy tech fixes.
Route Fifty