Route Fifty
Schools Are Juggling All Kinds of Learning Models This Year. But That Doesn’t Always Mean They Are Hiring More Teachers.
In many districts, some students are staying home to learn online while others head back into the classroom. Who will teach them?
Management
The Justice Dept Must Clarify Who it Serves: The People or the President
Research shows the abuse of power is more common in countries where the president and the attorney general are political allies.
Management
Following Court Order, USPS Instructs Employees to Restore Extra Mail Trips and Some Processing Machines
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy had resisted such changes before a federal judge issued nationwide injunction.
Route Fifty
Rise in Virus Among Young Adults Poses Threat to Older Americans, CDC Warns
Data cited in a new report indicates that increased cases among older adults have followed upticks among younger parts of the population.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: Morale is Low at CDC; Trump Questions Possible FDA Standards Change
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Tech
The Future of Space is Female
NASA is sending a woman to the moon and putting women among its highest ranks, part of a concerted push toward inclusivity in an industry long dominated by men.
Nextgov
Treasury to Experiment with Blockchain for Grants Management
After learning from other blockchain proof of concepts, officials will see if the technology can increase transparency into payment tracking.
Workforce
Retiring Early Can Be Bad for the Brain
A study of a retirement program in China found that people who retired early suffered significant cognitive decline that put them at risk of early onset of dementia.
Oversight
GovExec Daily: The Trump and Biden Pandemic Response Plans
Courtney Bublé and Eric Katz join the podcast to discuss how each major-party candidate is planning to address the COVID-19 crisis.
Route Fifty
Pandemic’s Uncertainties Hang Heavy Over Small City's Budget
Augusta, Maine has already resorted to layoffs and furloughs to slow spending. Looking ahead, there are still questions about what will happen with badly needed state aid and other revenues.
Management
Arbitrator Finds Trump Workforce Orders Violate Law
An independent arbitrator ruled that the president cannot reduce the scope of bargaining between an agency and a labor group “by fiat.”
Nextgov
Senate Still Divided on Comprehensive Data Privacy Legislation
Though recent bills are similar, lawmakers have yet to resolve two polarizing issues: preemption and private right to action.
Management
White House Expands Crackdown on Certain Diversity and Inclusion Training
President Trump signed an executive order that covers federal agencies, contractors, grantees and the military.
Nextgov
Watchdog Highlights Need for Better Cyber Coordination Across Government
A pair of reports point to confusion about the State Department’s new cyber bureau and the vacuum left behind by the eliminated White House cyber coordinator position.
Management
Trump's DHS Secretary Nominee Defends Record as Senate Looks to End 17-Month Vacancy
Chad Wolf appears headed for confirmation along a party-line vote.
Route Fifty
One Officer Indicted in Breonna Taylor Case, But Not In Her Death
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Two Louisville police officers shot and wounded ... No evidence of widespread Covid-19 outbreaks in reopened schools ... California protects Joshua trees but allows solar companies to cut them down ... Colorado will furlough thousands of state employees, including the governor.
Route Fifty
Millions Raised to Pay off Debts so Floridians with Criminal Records Can Vote
The money, partially raised by Mike Bloomberg, will go towards paying off the court fines and fees of thousands of people with criminal records, allowing them to vote in the upcoming election.
Pay & Benefits
No Payroll Tax Deferral for Postal Workers, and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: Troops to Take Part in Early Detection Study; CDC Advisory Committee May Delay Vote on Vaccine Distribution
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Tech