Management
Unions, Trump Administration Prepare to Face Off in Court Again Over Workforce Executive Orders
Oral arguments in the White House’s appeal of a decision blocking the measures are slated for April.
Pay & Benefits
Despite Hiring Increases, Vacancies at VA Continue to Grow
Department says unfilled jobs are normal and not a cause for concern.
Tech
Rosalind, a New Mars Rover, Is in Rare Company
The cosmos is crowded with the names of men, but a 2020 mission will make the balance a little less lopsided.
Management
How Leaders Rise From Small Groups
New research indicates how leaders arise from small groups of people over time.
Oversight
Energy Department Defends Secret Nuclear Shipments to Nevada
Most of congressional delegation staunchly opposes move they see as grim portent.
Nextgov
Trump Calls For More Biometric Scans, Data Sharing To Stop Terrorism
International travelers can expect to see more facial recognition and other biometric technologies per the latest national security strategy document.
Nextgov
Why 2019 is the Year to Try Project Management as a Service
Better project management means better mission outcomes.
Management
Forest Service Advised to Improve Reporting on Sexual Harassment
IG finds progress in workplace protections, but managers with prior histories won promotions.
Defense
AFRICOM Adds Logistics Hub in West Africa, Hinting at an Enduring US Presence
From Ghana’s capital, a new supply network will ferry supplies and arms to special forces troops across the region.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Will the Mueller Investigation End Soon?
CNN is reporting that next week could see the release.
Route Fifty
Health Department’s Dog Crackdown Brings No Joy to Brewery Taproom
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Austin’s measles risk … former Little Rock mayor’s unused paid time off … and a Florida county’s understaffed 911 dispatch center.
Nextgov
White House Orders Agencies to Defend the Skies From Cyberattacks
In its National Strategy for Aviation Security, the Trump administration called on the government to be more proactive in spotting threats to U.S. airspace.
Route Fifty
Pennsylvania Governor Says Workforce Training ‘Must Break From the Status Quo’
A new audit found that there is a lot of room for improvement with the state’s workforce programs.
Route Fifty
Court Decision Doesn’t Guarantee Radical Changes to Fines and Property Seizures
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that constitutional protections from excessive fines are enforceable against state and local agencies.
Management
How the Government Could Successfully Leverage Its Buying Power
The UK offers some insight for achieving this decades-long quest.
Oversight
Ethics Office Rejects Commerce Secretary’s Amended Financial Disclosure
Ross denies conflict of interest.
Nextgov
Federal Officials Want Public Input on Election Tech Requirements
The most recent Voluntary Voting System Guidelines include a call for paper ballots.
Pay & Benefits
Supreme Court Reaffirms States Cannot Discriminate Against Federal Retirees
Retiree advocates had cautioned the ruling could have far reaching consequences for former feds.
Pay & Benefits