Management
Biden’s First Address to Congress: Proving ‘Our Government Still Works’
On the eve of his 100th day in office, the president recapped his administration’s achievements and outlined plans for vast reforms.
Route Fifty
Biden’s American Families Plan Asks States to Pony Up for College, Pre-K
The administration introduced the $1.8 trillion proposal Wednesday that focuses spending on education and child care.
Workforce
Biden Seeks IRS Spending Surge to Reverse Years of Staffing Cuts
Funding would go toward hiring enforcement personnel focused on high-income taxpayers and customer service staff.
Nextgov
Court to Explore Whether Trump Administration Interfered in JEDI Cloud Contract
The Defense Department previously said lengthy litigation could bring the contract’s future into question.
Pay & Benefits
Federal Employees Sing Telework’s Praises, Want to Continue After the Pandemic
Survey results show those who have been doing their jobs remotely are happier and feel they are just as productive.
Management
Senate Committee Advances Biden's Nominees for USPS Board
Just one Republican joins all Democrats in approving the three governors-designate.
Management
Biden’s OPM Nominee Advances from Committee
All Republican senators voted against Kiran Ahuja over her past support of diversity and inclusion programs and abortion rights.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: OMB Outlines Regulatory Review for American Rescue Plan; SBA to Open Restaurant Relief Program
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Defense
Biden Taps Frank Kendall To Be Air Force Secretary
Former Pentagon acquisition chief has relevant experience defining threats and modernization needs, colleagues say.
Management
How Biden’s Request for More Education Funding Would Shift More Power to the Federal Government
A proposed "historic" investment in schools that serve low-income children would also give the federal government more power over America's schools, a political scientist argues.
Tech
GovExec Daily: The Major Changes In Federal Digital Operations and Acquisition
Stan Soloway joins the podcast to discuss President Joe Biden's appointments and how they will attempt to modernize government.
Route Fifty
Feds Eliminate Fee for '.Gov' Web Addresses
Smaller localities in particular have said that the $400 annual cost was a barrier to adopting the government-specific URL.
Route Fifty
FCC Acting Chair Urges States to Nix Local Broadband Restrictions
More than 20 states make it difficult, if not impossible, for municipalities to establish broadband service. “We have to embrace all kinds of solutions,” said Jessica Rosenworcel during a Route Fifty panel.
Management
The Agencies that Saw the Biggest Gains in Employee Satisfaction in 2020, and the Few that Saw Losses
Only six agencies with at least 100 employees saw decreases in their job satisfaction score on the annual Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey.
Management
OSHA Prepares New Workforce Safety Standards for COVID-19
Advocates and Democratic lawmakers have been calling for new rules for a year.
Nextgov
General Motors Licenses Neural Network Tech from National Lab
The artificial intelligence-driven system can design thousands of networks in hours instead of years.
Management
Biden Names First ‘Made in America’ Office Director
Celeste Drake, a trade expert with ties to organized labor, was hailed as an “outstanding” choice, said Scott Paul, president of the Alliance for American Manufacturing.
Nextgov
GSA’s 10x Will Test 22 Innovative Ideas Suggested by Federal Employees
The government’s internal process and tech suggestion box received 250 project proposals.
Management
Senate Confirms OMB Deputy Director for Management
The Senate voted 81-13 in favor of Jason Miller.
Management