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Kentucky Governor Cries Coercion; Is Maine's Legislature 'the Worst'?
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: A win for transgender rights in Virginia; Sidewalk Labs considers building its own city; and California keeps an eye on high-speed rail
Management
The U.S. Mint Might Stop Producing Pennies
According to a new report, Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew suggested in a 2015 memo that he was planning on stopping production of the coin.
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EPA’s Digital Chief Steps Down
The former 18F director and PIF is joining a Danish software company.
Management
One Agency Congress Actually Wants to Hire More People Is Failing in That Task
Lawmakers and advocates say staffing shortages are hurting morale at Customs and Border Protection.
Management
Obama Threatens to Veto Bill 'Compounding' IRS Budget Cuts
Administration also expresses strong opposition to measures limiting IRS bonuses and prohibiting the agency from hiring tax delinquents or rehiring misbehaving employees.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmakers Poised To Deny Themselves a Pay Raise Again
The fiscal 2017 legislative branch spending bill would freeze rank-and-file members’ salaries at $174,000 -- where they have been since 2010.
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New Food Safety Law Gives States a Big Role
Growers of fresh fruit and vegetables will soon be subject to food safety regulations for the first time. States will start to decide this year if they will enforce the law or leave it to the federal government.
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Cybersecurity Still ‘At-Risk’ Career Field in the Federal Government
The Obama administration plans to publish the first-ever governmentwide cybersecurity HR strategy later this month.
Management
Obama Administration’s New Performance Grade: Improved, But Work Remains
The worst ratings related to cutting programs, practices or policies that aren't working.
Management
150 Years Ago, a Renowned Philosopher Called Busyness the Sign of an Unhappy Person
“Of all ridiculous things the most ridiculous seems to me, to be busy," Kierkegaard wrote.
Management
How Poor Communication Fosters Distrust in Government
If federal operations seem opaque to the public, it’s often by design.
Oversight
Hillary Clinton Assembled a Dream Team of Women to Campaign for Her in New York
Rally on the eve of the state's primary included New York senator Kirsten Gillibrand and former Arizona congresswoman Gabby Giffords,
Management
Elizabeth Warren's Bill Aims to Make Taxes Less Awful
A new bill in the Senate would let the IRS provide taxpayers with pre-filled forms. Naturally, tax-software companies oppose it.
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Watchdog: NASA Needs Permanent IT Security Officer
The report blamed instability in the agency's CIO office for the lack of a strong risk management plan.
Oversight
Play of the Day: John Kasich Explains Passover. Kind of.
Touring Brooklyn, the 2016 hopeful makes an awkward speech to some Jews.
Management
Benchmarking: A Practical Guide for Federal Agencies
Streamlining mission-support functions has the potential to transform agency operations.
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End of the 'Strong Mayor' in Baltimore?; Illinois Officials' Pay Withheld
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Holdout Montana mulls digital billboards; Miami Beach vs. rafters; and cicadas prepare to invade Pittsburgh
Pay & Benefits
Here's How USPS Cut $10 Billion in Labor Costs Since 2006
IG says the agency is not using "sustainable strategies."
Management
VOA Swears in Pulitzer Winner as New Director After Yearlong Vacancy
Veteran journalist Amanda Bennett also has overseas experience.
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