Management
Poll: Feds Think Clinton Would Manage Government Better Than Trump
But they don't expect either candidate to run a transparent administration.
Route Fifty
When Can State Tax Dollars Go to Church-Run Programs?
The U.S. Supreme Court could put states in the position of spending public money for services provided by churches or other religious organizations despite their own constitutional bans on the practice.
Oversight
Can the FBI Sway an Election?
The agency is investigating more emails related to Hillary Clinton. Whether or not it finds something in the next 11 days, its announcement could affect the outcome on November 8.
Oversight
Former Bush Ethics Lawyer Accuses FBI Director of Violating Hatch Act
Comey’s unusual disclosure of a pending investigation could influence the outcome of the election, complaint says.
Oversight
A Hospital is Worried the Presidential Race is Going to Kill Its Patients
Heart surgery and heart disease patients are at risk, the hospital said.
Route Fifty
Local Governments Can’t Ignore Resilience Issues Any Longer
“Places are going to be at repetitive risk more than they have been in the past,” said HUD's Harriet Tregoning, on the heels of an eye-opening new Rockefeller documentary.
Oversight
Play of the Day: More on Clinton Emails… And Anthony Weiner
An already crazy election gets yet another twist.
Insights
Awareness & Analytics: Weapons of Choice in State & Local Cybersecurity
State and local governments increasingly find themselves pitted against a multitude of cyber threats unique to their regional and municipal oversight.
Route Fifty
Drone Aspirations in Virginia Coal Country Get a Federal Boost
$2.2 million will support new training programs focused on unmanned aerial vehicle technology in a county in the southwest part of the state.
Management
The ‘Legitimation’ Crisis: Why Have Americans Lost Trust in Government?
"The painful effects of globalization and political corruption have decayed Americans' trust in the federal government.
Pay & Benefits
Federal Employees in Two Cities in Line for Bigger Pay Raises
Feds in San Antonio and Birmingham would receive a locality pay boost under proposal approved by salary council.
Management
Just 65 Percent of Feds Commit to Staying During a Trump Administration
A new survey shows the presidential election will drive some feds out of government.
Management
White House Announces 15 New Leadership Development Fellows From Top Career Ranks
Defense, GSA, and NASA each earned two slots among second class of emerging leaders.
Tech
Here’s How the Pentagon Wants to Use Social Media On the Battlefield
Artificial intelligence will weave open-source and satellite data into useful intelligence in real time, the Pentagon’s No. 2 says.
Management
Clinton Significantly Widens Lead Over Trump Among Federal Employees, Poll Shows
Former secretary of State’s favorability has improved significantly, while Trump’s has worsened.
Management
That Focusing Trick Good Leaders Use To Stay On Task
Don’t let the crisis of the moment distract you from equally (or more) important matters.
Oversight
The FBI Investigates More Emails Related to Clinton
Director James Comey tells lawmakers that the bureau has uncovered more emails and is reviewing them “to determine if they contain classified information.”
Management
Digital Services Aren’t Just Nice to Have, They’re Central to Public Service
It’s not about updating websites or building apps, it’s about meeting the needs of citizens.
Oversight
A Unique USCIS Visa Lottery Is at Risk Of Being Killed Under Immigration Reform
The lottery promotes the dream of American diversity, 50,000 green cards at a time.
Management