Employee Policy
House approves $31 Billion 'Ike Dike' project to protect Texas coast
The House voted to authorize the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to begin planning for a massive coastal barrier project in Galveston Bay, to protect against hurricane damage—but funding is not yet secured. If funded, it will be the largest civil engineering project in U.S. history and would permanently alter the Texas coast.
Employee Policy
Digital Corps launches with 41 fellows across 13 agencies
The program, run out of the General Services Administration, is meant to help government woo early-career tech talent.
Defense
Lack of Space National Guard Could Hurt Training, Recruiting
National Guard directors are worried about losing key talent for space capabilities without the creation of a specified guard and reserve component.
Management
Water Sector Leaders Seek Increased EPA Cybersecurity Collaboration and Guidance
Experts from the water and wastewater sectors called on the Environmental Protection Agency to take action on recommendations from the Cyberspace Solarium Commission to bolster cybersecurity for America's water infrastructure.
Oversight
GovExec Daily: The Supreme Court Says Federal Officials Are 'Absolutely Immunized' From Personal Lawsuits
Eric Katz joins the podcast to discuss a recent ruling from the high court.
Management
Biden Announces 'Unprecedented' Federal Deployments to Crack Down on Human Smuggling
The president also vows to dramatically increase refugee resettlements from the Americas despite his administration's failures to date.
Employee Policy
Coronavirus roundup: The federal government's next steps on vaccines, and more ...
There’s a lot to keep track of. Here’s a list of this week’s news updates and stories you may have missed.
Pay
Congress nears $7B investment in VA workforce, new facilities
Pay raises, student loan repayment and new recruiting tools are part of the sweeping package as lawmakers prepare VA for a surge of new patients.
Management
A Noose Was Found at a Federal Facility in Tennessee
“A noose blatantly violates our policies and work rules and will not be tolerated,” said a spokesperson for the contractor that operates the facility.
Defense
As More Aviation Accidents Pile Up, Key Safety Recommendations Remain Undone
Pentagon officials say they’re still working on the December 2020 suggestions of a congressional commission.
Workforce
Digital Corps Launches with 41 Fellows Across 13 Agencies
The program, run out of the General Services Administration, is meant to help government woo early-career tech talent.
Defense
Black and Hispanic Vet Mental Health Improved after Obama’s Election
After the presidential election of Barack Obama, Black and Hispanic veterans, on average, experienced about two fewer poor mental health days a month.
Management
GovExec Daily: Can Banks Be a Force for Good?
Financial analyst and author Chris Skinner joins the podcast to discuss his new book.
Tech
Why Biden Just Declared Heat Pumps and Solar Panels Essential to National Defense
Other presidents used the Defense Production Act to boost fossil fuel supplies. Biden is using it to replace them with clean energy. But just ramping up production isn’t enough.
Workforce
Congress Closes in on a Nearly $7B Investment in the VA Workforce and New Facilities
Pay raises, student loan repayment and new recruiting tools are part of the sweeping package as lawmakers prepare VA for a surge of new patients.
Employee Policy
Regulator: More elements of DeJoy's plan for USPS are disruptive, unrealistic
This time, the criticisms address Postal Service plans to deliver some packages more quickly.
Retirement
NARFE: For retirement, document all civilian and military work credits
The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association is hosting an upcoming online event that will help you to safeguard your full retirement.
Pay & Benefits
The TSP Board's Nominees Have Now Been Confirmed, With One Exception
Biden's pick to chair the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement savings program’s board must go through a more arduous process.
Management
As More Monkeypox Cases Pop Up, the Federal Government is Bulking Up its Supply of Vaccines
Monkeypox cases are increasing, but no deaths have been reported.
Retirement