Oversight
Why Trump Might Regret Playing 'The Woman Card' Against Clinton
The entertainer says his opponent wouldn’t have succeeded if she were a man—and overstates his own popularity among women.
Management
Draft Legislation Would Revamp How VA Employees Are Hired, Fired and Paid
The proposals, which could be unveiled soon, would create a separate personnel and pay system for some senior executives – and make it easier to fire all employees.
Management
Ted Cruz Picks Carly Fiorina to Be His Potential Running Mate
In a last-ditch effort to halt Donald Trump, the Texas senator reportedly prepares to unveil the former tech exec.
Management
Are TSA Leaders the ‘Biggest Bullies in Government?'
Attrition and poor management make TSA an "agency in crisis," witnesses tell lawmakers.
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Removing a Whale Carcass Can Be a Vexing Local Governmental Headache
Disposing of a smelly, decomposing whale isn’t a simple process, as many localities discover when blubber starts to ooze out on the beach.
Pay & Benefits
Problems Voting Overseas, Financial Management Help, Fair Pay Dustup and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
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Flint-Inspired Senate Bill Provisions Would Finance State Water Infrastructure
The bipartisan legislation aims to help states with localities struggling to deal with contaminated drinking water.
Management
Homeland Security Told to Beef Up Safeguards Against Improper Payments
Watchdog finds that ICE has highest percentage of unwarranted payouts.
Nextgov
Senators Call on White House to Speed Up Cybersecurity Guidance
The current policy on the books dates back to 2000.
Management
A Field Guide to the Delegate-Hunting Season
If the GOP ends up in a brokered convention, the party might want to brush up on its 1976 contest—and the fine arts of groveling and goading.
Oversight
Trump Accelerates Down the Track
The Republican front-runner steamed ahead to five decisive wins on Tuesday night, while Hillary Clinton took four states, leaving only Rhode Island to Bernie Sanders.
Management
These NASA Inventions Save Thousands of Lives on Earth
You can thank the agency for personal locator beacons.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Clinton and Trump Will Soon Be Looking for VP Nominees
Seth Meyers examines the upcoming veepstakes.
Management
How a Marine Confronts Fear, and Overcomes It
You’re not special—everyone’s afraid of something.
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Download Route Fifty’s New State and Local Government Workforce Ebook
We examine issues like civil service reform and recruiting and retaining top talent and feature an interview with New York City’s first chief analytics officer about data and performance management.
Pay & Benefits
House Approves Administrative Leave Overhaul
Lawmakers also pass bill to ensure employees who resign while under investigation don’t get away unscathed.
Nextgov
Tech Industry Lines up Behind IT Modernization Fund Proposal
Signing on to statements of approval are executives from Northrop Grumman, Cisco, Dell, Intel, CSRA and the pro-business U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
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Okla. Lawmakers Want Federal Balanced Budget Amendment; Assessing Ohio’s Prison Food Contract
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Iowa state workers face black mold problem; public works heroes save ducklings; and a Portland pothole lawsuit.
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