Management
Gina Raimondo’s Focus as Commerce Secretary: Inequality, Jobs and Climate Change
Commerce secretary nominee Gina Raimondo, the governor of Rhode Island, said in her Senate confirmation hearing Tuesday that she will focus on job creation with an eye on climate change and workers.
Management
The Regulator of Tomorrow
The challenge isn’t just how to regulate new technologies. Technology is changing the capabilities of regulators themselves in ways not previously imagined.
Tech
GovExec Daily: How the Government and Contractors Can Cooperate on IT Security
SAP National Security Services CEO Mark Testoni joins the podcast to discuss how agencies can more effectively use contracting to secure critical infrastructure.
Route Fifty
'We Can't Have Different Facts': Why Lt. Gov. John Fetterman Still Believes in Universal Truths
The Pennsylvania Democrat received national attention for his blunt takedowns of voter fraud claims in the wake of the November election. He's now pondering a U.S. Senate run.
Management
Union Leaders Report Slow Movement to Implement Biden Workforce Order
Agencies reportedly are waiting for guidance from their legal teams and OPM before taking action to repeal restrictions on collective bargaining, official time and other elements of the Trump administration’s workforce policies.
Nextgov
CIO Roundup: Here Are the Government’s Top Tech Chiefs So Far
Most agency chief information officers are career officials so it's steady ahead but vacancies left by appointees need to be filled.
Management
Biden Administration Has Four Nominees Confirmed So Far
There are many historic firsts for diversity with Biden’s nominations.
Management
USPS Drops Appeals but Pledges to Fight for DeJoy’s Reforms
Postmaster general digs in as Biden faces pressure to remove him.
Management
Why We Should Care About Politically Appointed Diplomats
As Biden’s leadership team takes shape, it’s a good time to examine the research about political versus career appointments.
Management
Lawmakers Urge Attorney General Nominee to Restore Immigration Judges Union
The National Association of Immigration Judges was decertified as a union by the Trump administration last year following a controversial decision by the Federal Labor Relations Authority.
Defense
Biden Orders New Review of Sexual Assault Policies in Military
Combatant commanders are to send plans and best practices within two weeks.
Defense
‘The Ban Should Never Have Been Imposed’
Former Army Secretary Eric Fanning says it’s time for Congress to pass a law that protects transgender servicemembers.
Tech
GovExec Daily: The Biden Administration’s Coronavirus Response
Courtney Bublé joins the podcast to discuss how the Biden administration is addressing the COVID-19 crisis.
Route Fifty
The Cities That Finished Last Year With Steep Declines in Rent Prices
Data shows rents fell in cities known for high housing costs, and ticked up in some nearby areas and mid-sized markets.
Route Fifty
Covid Response and Budget Basics at Forefront for States
State governments are in a better financial position than initially thought, but pandemic-related initiatives will likely take up most of their time and resources this year, with more innovative lawmaking taking a backseat, experts said.
Workforce
VA Expands Vaccination to Some Non-Health Care Staff as Postal Workers Face Uncertainty
Agencies have started vaccinations for more than 1 million people, but many federal workers have not received clear guidance.
Management
The Fine Print of Biden’s Directive Rescinding Trump-Era Workforce Orders
Agencies will be required to reverse actions taken during the Trump administration to implement a slew of anti-union policies, including renegotiate collective bargaining agreements.
Management
Coronavirus Roundup: Fauci and Birx Speak About Working Under Trump; National Guard and Capitol Police Members Test Positive for COVID-19
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management
Biden's Opportunity to Make Performance Reporting Work a Lot Better
The White House should go beyond simply reversing what the previous administration did and use data to improve outcomes through true results-driven governance.
Management