Route Fifty
Few Big Changes—But Lots of Newcomers—In State Legislative Elections
Voters elected roughly 1,500 new state lawmakers in last week's election, but only one state legislature flipped party control.
Nextgov
Tech Association Wants Biden Team to Focus on Public-Sector Supply Chain Security
A Biden administration might require even more of private-sector entities than President Trump has on the issue.
Management
Viewpoint: Stop The Obstruction and Authorize the Transition
As precious days are lost, experts agree that nothing prohibits the GSA administrator from ascertaining the apparent election winner.
Route Fifty
States Go After Small Businesses on Amazon—and Sometimes Amazon—for Millions in Back Sales Taxes
The Supreme Court in 2018 gave states the power to make new rules for collecting sales taxes online. But back taxes on products sold by small businesses on Amazon’s marketplace are still a major point of dispute.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: Ebola Czar Named White House Chief of Staff; More White House Staff Infected
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Nextgov
AFWERX Looks to Buy Thousands of COVID-19-Spotting Wearable Devices
The innovation unit is interested in accessing them in as quick as 60 days.
Management
Most States Aren’t Ready to Distribute the Leading COVID-19 Vaccine
A review of state distribution plans reveals that officials don’t know how they’ll deal with the difficult storage and transport requirements of Pfizer’s vaccine, especially in the rural areas currently seeing a spike in infections.
Management
Jill Biden Will Be the First First Lady to Work Full Time
“I’m a teacher. That’s who I am,” Biden said.
Management
GovExec Daily: Ballot Measures and Drug Policy
Route Fifty's Emma Coleman joins the podcast to discuss how voters treated legalization and decriminalization efforts on Election Day.
Management
Over 170 Groups Call for Biden Administration to Take Up Ethics Reforms Immediately
President-elect Biden addressed many of their concerns in his campaign platform and transition plan.
Nextgov
Biden Review Teams Include Many Former Tech Officials and Digital Service Members
The transition also includes a U.S. Digital Service-specific review team.
Pay & Benefits
Employee Groups Pan Senate Pay Freeze Plan, and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Nextgov
Biden’s Top Priorities Offer Few Clues for Technology Policies
Washington policy experts believe President-elect Joe Biden’s approach to big tech companies and regulation may differ from both the Trump and Obama administrations.
Management
To Improve Equity, Improve Government Capacity
Agencies fail their moral and civic duty when they don't collect and disclose vital information that could direct resources where needed.
Route Fifty
Georgia to Hand Recount All 4.9 Million Votes in Presidential Race
The state’s Republican secretary of state says the recount is not being driven by requests from the Trump campaign, but rather the narrow outcome in the contest. The current count shows Democrat President-elect Joe Biden leading.
Route Fifty
In One Kentucky Community, Dogs Rule—Literally
Wilbur, a 6-month-old French bulldog, is the latest canine mayor of Rabbit Hash, an unincorporated community in Kentucky that's been led by dogs since the late 1990s.
Management
Biden’s Transition Team Brings in Diverse Coalition of Experts, at Least Half of Whom Are Women
The members of Biden’s agency review teams represent communities “historically underrepresented in federal government.”
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: FEC Commissioner Calls on GSA to Ascertain Election, Citing Pandemic; Fauci Says Vaccine Could Be Widely Available by April
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Defense
The Clock is Ticking On F-35, Drone Sale to UAE
Lame-duck approval of sale could allow UAE to sign contract for weapons before Biden takes office.
Management