Management
Medicinal Marijuana Research at Agencies Gets A Boost from Bipartisan Bill
The measure is likely to sail through the Senate and could give federal physicians more latitude in discussing medical cannabis with their patients.
Management
To Prevent Another 'Sharpiegate,' House to Vote on Elevating Protections for Career Scientists at NOAA
An infamous incident under President Trump prompts lawmakers to look to better shield experts at NOAA from political interference.
Management
American Public Health Institutions Need to Rebuild Public Trust, University of Idaho Research Finds
Throughout the pandemic, many have spread false and misleading information about coronavirus vaccines and treatments.
Workforce
EEOC: Women Still Lag Far Behind Men in the Government’s STEM Workforce
A new report from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission digs into women in the government’s STEM workforce, showing gaps in overall participation, leadership and pay.
Tech
White House Sounds Alarm on Threat from Quantum Computers
New directive orders the government to work with industry on security that can stand up to tomorrow’s quantum-powered decryption tools.
Management
The Trump White House Altered Early Pandemic Guidance and Muzzled Career Scientists, Documents Show
White House advisors said CDC's guidance on religious services was "problematic" and "offensive."
Oversight
USDA Had a Plan for Determining the Best Place to Relocate Two Science Agencies. It Didn’t Follow It.
GAO finds the department's approach to relocating its Economic Research Service and National Institute of Food and Agriculture to Kansas City in 2019 had "significant limitations."
Tech
Opinion: Biden’s Plan to ‘End Cancer’ Borrows From an Old, Flawed Playbook
The President’s new health research enterprise is eerily reminiscent of Richard Nixon’s ill-fated war on cancer.
Management
The Federal Health Agencies Must Do More to Address Political Interference, Watchdog Says
The Biden administration has initiated efforts to better protect government scientists.
Tech
GovExec Daily: The NSF Director Says Science Is Leading the Way
Dr. Sethuraman Panchanathan joins the podcast to discuss the agency's efforts to promote STEM education and to unlock the potential in all American communities.
Management
House Republicans Probe Allegations of Political Interference in Agencies' COVID-19 Work
The Biden administration has "cast aside" an advisory panel related to vaccines, lawmaker alleges.
Management
White House Charts Course for Better Protections of Civil Servant Scientists
New report calls for improved policies prohibiting interference and clearer punishments for those who meddle in scientific work.
Tech
There’s No Cheap Way to Deal With the Climate Crisis
Warming will bring enormous economic costs. Cutting emissions now will save money later.
Management
Addressing the Unfair Distribution of Costs and Benefits of Environmental Protection
How agencies can promote equity in the push for climate action.
Management
FDA's Two Top Career Vaccine Officials to Step Down
The employees reportedly had disagreements over the Biden administration's approach to COVID-19 booster shots.
Management
Pandemic Preparedness and Climate Change Are Among Federal Research Priorities For 2023
White House tells agencies to consider these and the other R&D priorities in developing their budget proposals.
Tech
GovExec Daily: EPA Policy and Science in the Biden Administration
Eric Katz joins the show to discuss how the agency says that it encourages open collaboration among employees, while some scientists have reported the opposite.
Special Report
Defense
Climate Change Is Already Disrupting the Military. It Will Get Worse, Officials Say
Even as wildfires drain National Guard resources, the Pentagon is racing to develop computer models that can better guide decisions about sustainability efforts.
Management
EPA Asked to Stop Barring Employees From Sharing Scientific Findings With Each Other
Agency says it supports open collaboration among employees, but some scientists have reported policies with the opposite effect.
Tech
GovExec Daily: Efforts to Advance and Invest in Research
Wellspring CEO Robert Lowe joins the podcast to discuss how the U.S. invests in innovation.
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