Route Fifty
Another Good Sign That Detroit Is on the Road to Fiscal Recovery
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Kentucky governor’s calls for agency spending cuts; Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor summer service reductions; and Rhode Island’s “car tax” repeal.
Management
Keeping Employees Engaged During Periods of Uncertainty
It’s not just about making workers happy or providing them with incentives.
Defense
Pentagon Wants to Get Started on New Air Force Two and Doomsday Planes
The aging C-32 and E-4B may be replaced by similar aircraft, or at least with planes that share some gear.
Defense
U.S. Conducts Successful Missile Defense Test
The simulated attack is likely a response to North Korea’s increased missile testing.
Management
Contractor Settles Criminal Charges on Overpriced Food for Troops in Iraq
Kuwaiti-based Agility had been suspended following indictment.
Pay & Benefits
Leakers in the Trump Administration May Have Trouble Invoking Obama’s Whistleblower Protections
There's no sign the leaks are going to slow down.
Management
I’m a Former Federal Manager And I Voted For Trump
Here’s why I think he’s doing a good job.
Route Fifty
How Has Federal Spending on State and Local Grants Changed Over the Last 57 Years?
Four charts that illustrate the evolution in spending.
Pay & Benefits
D.C.-Area Lawmakers Vow to Fight Proposed Federal Retirement Benefit Cuts
Some say they may support pay parity between civilian and military workers.
Nextgov
In-Q-Tel Invests Fresh Funds to Ditch Desktops
The venture capital firm for the 17 agencies that comprise the IC joined Bain Capital Ventures and Microsoft Ventures in making a $16 million investment in San Mateo-based Frame.
Nextgov
DNC is Hiring a CTO
The CTO will be responsible for modernizing and security the party’s digital infrastructure.
Management
Ex-GSA Chief Explains Decision Not to Block Trump’s Hotel Arrangement
Denise Turner Roth cites need to avoid politics, though she favors divestment.
Route Fifty
Why Doomsday Preppers Are Flocking to Igloo, South Dakota
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Gov. Scott Walker’s “hard sell” to Wisconsin Republicans; Homer, Alaska’s bitter city council recall effort; and new senior housing in Charlotte.
Nextgov
Why One Lawmaker Sees the Future of Silicon Valley in Appalachia
In his first term, Rep. Ro Khanna is focused on connecting tech giants to budding talent outside California.
Management
White House Gives Ground on Ethics Waivers, Continues Questioning Legality
Budget director says Office of Government Ethics will get requested disclosures.
Management
New Ebook: Government's Catch 22 Performance Problem
The case for civil service reform has never been stronger.
Management
Effort to Save Agency from Budget Ax Draws Allegations of Wrongful Lobbying
Chemical Safety Board official allegedly circulated a flyer designed to preserve funding.
Oversight
The Trump Budget Removes Limits on Wild-Horse Sales, Threatening an Icon of the American West
The mustangs better start running. The president's plan allows them to be sold for slaughter.
Management
'Personal Kanban:' A Life-Changing Time-Management System That Explodes the Myth of Multitasking
Only 3% of the population are "supertaskers" The rest of us just pretend to be.
Management