Route Fifty

Phoenix’s Mayor Is Ready to Battle for the City’s Values and Economy

At SXSW, Greg Stanton is a happy warrior against state and federal interference.

Management

There’s A Very Good Reason To Hire Overqualified Workers

Just make sure they aren't too overqualified.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Is It Still Wiretapping If It's Done Through a Microwave?

Kellyanne Conway defends her remarks about surveillance.

Management

Here’s Why Your Gut Instinct Is Wrong At Work – And How To Know When It Isn’t

Should you go with your gut when hiring an employee or making another decision on the job? The research suggests that in most cases, probably not.

Management

Washington-Area Agencies Open Under 3-Hour Delay

Employees also have the option to take unscheduled leave, telework.

Route Fifty

Will Trump’s Budget Call for Axing an Agency That Works to Assist Appalachia?

Such a plan would align with previous proposals from GOP lawmakers and the Heritage Foundation.

Route Fifty

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly for Sanctuary Cities

“Don’t just comply with these ICE detainers,” the State and Local Legal Center’s executive director advised city leaders. “You’re going to get yourself in a world of hurt if you do that.”

Nextgov

Trump Cyber Czar Brings Deep Expertise but Maybe Some Baggage, Too

Rob Joyce led hacking operations at NSA, which may turn off some businesses wary of post-Snowden links to the intel community.

Management

Trump Regulatory Reform Should Focus on Smarter Rules, Analysts Say

Deloitte specialists call for greater use of digital technology in one in, two out push.

Management

Hermann Hesse’s Simple Trick to Change Your Workday For the Better

You can do it right now.

Management

Analysis: Why Trump's Dismissal of Preet Bharara Matters

The move revives questions about the independence of federal prosecutors from political interference.

Management

Trump Orders Agencies to Eliminate Waste, Workforce Redundancies

Agency leaders have six months to submit plans.

Management

Controversy Over Obama Contractor Safe Workplaces Rule Won’t End With Its Repeal

Chemical Safety Board appears willing to row against the tide.

Management

A World Class Example of Dopamine Derailment

Too much tweeting and picture-taking can ruin your career.

Route Fifty

‘Smallest Town in America’ Has an Enormous Budget Problem

Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Minnesota’s numerous state secrecy provisions; Texas legislature vs. local governments; and some Maine schools may see big budget cuts.

Management

Camel Sculptures and Kazakh Booze: The Best Gifts Government Employees Couldn’t Keep

Joe Biden didn't get to take home that custom made Arabian horse head in bronze with black ruthenium finish, a gold-plated mane, and sterling-silver bridle and reins

Management

Sleepy Monday Is Making You Cranky, Lazy and Possibly Dangerous

If you're feeling drowsy at work today, you're not alone.

Management

The Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights's Volatile Power

The influence of the office has waxed and waned with each administration. How will it fare under Betsy DeVos?

Oversight

Play of the Day: The AHCA Is Not TrumpCare

The president has finally found something on which he will not affix his name.

Route Fifty

State and Local Agencies in Northeast Prep for Big Late-Season Coastal Storm

Blizzard conditions and 18 inches of snow in some places between Washington, D.C., and Boston are primed to disrupt the heavily populated region starting Monday night.