Tech
The New Hunt for Moon Money
The Trump administration has asked Congress for more funding to meet a very ambitious deadline.
Insights
Is the Federal Government Ready for AI? Survey Highlights
The ongoing battle for artificial intelligence (AI) supremacy presents challenges for national security as well as key civilian missions. Across the federal government, agency leaders are seeking to incorporate the technology into critical mission functions and operations.
Insights
Roadmap to AI in Government
The newest infographic from Government Business Council (GBC) outlines helpful tools and lessons as the federal government moves further into artificial intelligence (AI) adoption.
Management
OPM Chief to Propose Legislation for Merger With GSA By Week’s End
The Trump administration claims OPM cannot function properly without revenue from the National Background Investigations Bureau.
Route Fifty
The Best—and Worst—States to Live In
Washington ranks first in U.S. News & World Report's annual "Best States" rankings, while Louisiana took last place for the third consecutive year.
Management
Court Upholds Firing of Key Official at Epicenter of VA Waitlist Scandal
Precedent-setting ruling finds that federal supervisors cannot claim ignorance of subordinates' misdeeds.
Nextgov
Critical Update: Enter The Innovators
Season 3 of Critical Update kicks off with a mythbusting session on what it means to be innovative in government.
Management
IRS Told to Do Better Research Before Closing Taxpayer Help Offices
Effort to save money by curbing face-to-face counseling ignored Congress’s directive.
Nextgov
VA’s EIS Telecom Transition Starts With New Accounting Platform
The agency is looking to buy a holistic financial management system to manage as much as $445 million in telecom spending a year.
Management
How Passion For Your Job Can Backfire
When people show passion for their work, others may feel better about exploiting them, research shows.
Nextgov
Kids Might Close Government’s IT Talent Gap
Technology literacy rates are on the rise, likely due to the emphasis placed on STEM education in schools.
Defense
U.S., Poland to Discuss Potential F-35 Sale, Air Force Secretary Says
Warsaw’s eagerness to buy the Joint Strike Fighter came up during Heather Wilson’s April visit to Poland.
Management
Charging Asylum Application Fees Is The Latest Way The U.S. Could Make Immigrants Pay For Its Red Tape
Only two countries charge people who seek asylum fees. The rationale for not doing that is clear.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Trade War's Effects
President Trump is taking on the Chinese economy.
Route Fifty
States Can’t Be Sued in Other States’ Courts, Supreme Court Rules
The divided court ruling overturns a four decade old legal precedent.
Route Fifty
Vermont Lawmakers Move to Establish ‘Fundamental Right’ to Abortion
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | New York expands traffic cameras in school zones … Legislation for family caregivers considered in several states … Tennessee prepares for legalized sports betting.
Defense
Newly Unveiled Pentagon Fraud Report Names 9 Debarred Contractors
From 2013-2017, investigators pursued 1,059 criminal cases and convicted 1,087 defendants.
Nextgov
The Pentagon Wants to Automate Software Assurance
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is working to build tools that determine what security criteria certain systems must meet and check whether they hit that threshold.
Insights
Show Me the Data
Government Business Council (GBC) interviewed federal AI leaders on ongoing initiatives, priorities, and challenges. Their insights and experiences offer an essential glimpse into the future of government - one where organizations are able to harness vast streams of information to achieve previously unimaginable heights in innovation, mission effectiveness, and citizen experience.
Management