Route Fifty
Up to $20 Million in Grants Available for Coal Communities in Appalachia
It's the latest round of grants under the POWER initiative, which targets places where the coal sector has declined.
Nextgov
How to Spot the Angry Citizens in a Troll Storm
When mean tweets start pouring in, federal social media managers need to be able to tell the difference.
Defense
Half of the U.S. Military’s Sites Are Vulnerable to Climate Change. Now What?
Next up: figuring out what bases, airfields, and naval stations need help first, says the former Pentagon appointee who started the survey.
Nextgov
Citizen Satisfaction With Government Reaches 11-Year High
Citizen satisfaction jumped 2.5 percent in 2017 with federal agencies, according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index.
Management
A Professor Tested Whether Cliché Career Advice Actually Works
Follow your passion. Break down the silos. Think outside the box. Synergize. Move the needle. The customer is king. Network. Manage up. Empower others.
Management
The Peril of Taking on the FBI
Trump’s attacks on law-enforcement agencies were followed by an unusual statement from the bureau, and a series of damaging leaks.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The State of the Union Responses
The Democrats in the audience were unhappy and Rep. Joe Kennedy III had a problem with his mouth.
Route Fifty
Could Puerto Rico Turn Out to Be Trump’s First Infrastructure Win?
Some officials in the U.S. territory think so. And they’ve already secured a smart cities grant with hopes to expedite resilient hurricane recovery.
Pay & Benefits
Republican Lawmakers Applaud Trump’s Call to Fire More Feds, Pledge to Pass Reforms
Authors of the law Trump cited in his State of the Union address want to see VA’s new authorities expanded.
Management
EPA Chief Promises Democratic Senators Some Missing Answers
Senators quiz Pruitt about media-monitoring contract with partisan firm.
Nextgov
Citizens Aren’t the Only Ones Who Expect Good User Experiences
For some agencies, citizens are not their customers.
Pay & Benefits
Reducing Costs at FEHBP, Civil Service Reform and More
A weekly round-up of pay and benefits news.
Nextgov
Pentagon Reviewing Electronic Device Policy
The Defense Department review goes beyond whether to allow staff to bring phones into the Pentagon.
Management
You Can’t Fire Your Way to Success
If we’re going to improve the way the federal government works, we need to give managers flexibility to hire the people they need.
Oversight
Consumer Bureau's Structure Is Constitutional, Appeals Court Rules
Shielding the bureau’s director from presidential removal is consistent with precedent, full court rules.
Management
You Won't Be a Great Leader Until You Conquer This Fear
You’re not doing anyone a favor by avoiding conflict.
Management
Analysis: The Republican Party Turns Against the FBI
Trump again provokes a sudden crisis that crystallizes a lengthy erosion of confidence.
Management