Route Fifty
Cities Competing to Conserve the Most Water
Since its inception seven years ago, the National Water Pledge Campaign has collected more than 1.6 million commitments to conserve more than 8 billion gallons.
Management
VA Tries to 'Restore Regular Order' Amid Leadership Uncertainty
Department spokesman says VA officials are now “on the same page” and “speaking with one voice” on behalf of veterans, employees, Congress and outside groups.
Management
Watchdog: Agencies Could Save $178 Billion if They Stopped Duplicating Efforts
Agencies with the highest number of open recommendations are the Defense Department, the Health and Human Services Department and the IRS.
Nextgov
With No Permanent Leadership, VA Forges Ahead on $16 Billion Health Records Effort
The Veterans Affairs Department will press on with its electronic health records contract without a permanent secretary or chief information officer.
Management
Former Obama Photographer Pete Souza, On What It Was Like to Be a Fly on the Wall in the West Wing
A conversation with former White House photographer Pete Souza on what it was like to be a fly on the wall of the Obama presidency.
Management
The Supreme Court Appears Poised to Bless Trump’s Travel Ban
After oral argument, the third iteration of the president’s order targeting several Muslim-majority countries seems likely to stand.
Management
Why Federal Employees Need a Better Work Experience
The government “brand” is deterring new graduates from careers in public service.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Kanye West Loves Donald Trump
The musician tweeted his praise for the president this week.
Oversight
VA Secretary Nominee Withdraws Following Misconduct Allegations
The allegations against Jackson included drinking on the job and overseeing a toxic workplace environment.
Route Fifty
N.M. Supreme Court Just Threw Out 10 Vetoes From Governor
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Lansing awarded prize most cities don’t want … D.C. food truck regulatory apology … Tenn. short-term rental bill … and Colo. DOT’s marijuana study.
Nextgov
One of the Pentagon’s Worldwide Networks Is About to Get 10x Faster
The Defense Information Systems Agency announced its plan to increase bandwidth for one of its mission-critical networks.
Nextgov
Defense Bill Would Send Military Reinforcements to DHS’ Cyber Mission
The bill would also transfer most of DISA’s network defense responsibilities to U.S. Cyber Command.
Route Fifty
Utah Adds Long-Term Budgeting to Its Planning Strategies
New law builds on earlier steps toward better fiscal management
Management
Scott Pruitt’s New Rule Could Completely Transform the EPA
It would not only undermine 30 years of clean-air regulations, but radically restrict what science the agency is allowed to use.
Pay & Benefits
Federal Workforce Training and Education, Digital Personnel Records and More
A weekly round-up of pay and benefits news.
Management
How Agencies Can Tap a Rising Generation’s Impulse to Do Good
The public sector’s need for young, motivated talent has never been more pressing.
Management
The Value of Failing
A new research center at Columbia University is committed to figuring out how to turn failure into success.
Management
White House to Meet With Federal Agencies to Ensure Enactment of Trump’s Agenda
Meetings will inform operational decisions, budgetary tradeoffs and legislative proposals.
Management
How Know-It-Alls Threaten Organizations
They're especially prone to overestimating their knowledge, and that hurts everyone.
Tech