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‘We Really, Really … Need You Not to Commit Any Crimes While It’s -10 Degrees Out’
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Conn. toll scofflaws owe big bucks to Mass. … pricey port upgrades in Anchorage … and challenges with Oakland’s vacant property tax.
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States See a Slip in Tax Collections That's Not Totally Unexpected
The federal tax overhaul and stock market volatility help to explain some recent income tax revenue trends.
Management
OMB Asks Agencies to Prepare for 'Orderly Reopening'
President Trump on Friday signed a bill to fund agencies through Feb. 15.
Management
Why Feds Don’t Strike
During the 35-day partial government shutdown, many wondered why workers didn’t just strike. Here’s an explainer.
Defense
U.S. Military Eyes Tiny Nuclear Reactors for Deployed Troops
The Strategic Capabilities Office wants to fund prototypes, picking up on decades of intermittent research
Management
Shutdown Didn’t Stop Regulatory Chief From Moving Ahead on Rollback of Workplace Injury Reporting Rule
Labor, consumer groups charge pro-business favoritism on workplace injury reporting.
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Getting Tough on Hate Crimes
Mayors are alarmed by the increasing number of hate crimes across the U.S., recognizing prevention is better than prosecution.
Oversight
Short-Term Deal Ends Longest-Ever Shutdown
Congress quickly passes stopgap spending measure after Trump thanks "incredible federal workers."
Management
Employee Call Outs Force Ground Stop at Major U.S. Airport
Shutdown impact continues to spread as feds miss second paycheck.
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President Trump Signs Extension of Federal Welfare Program
“While short-term extensions can be challenging for states, we are committed to working with Congress on a long-term reauthorization that provides certainty for states and families,” according to Scott Pattison, the executive director of the National Governors Association.
Nextgov
DHS Cyber Chief Explains Issuing Emergency Directive During Shutdown
CISA Director Chris Krebs says “an urgent response was required” despite a large swath of the government shut down due to a lapse in appropriations.
Pay & Benefits
Shutdown Roundup: NTSB Isn't Investigating Accidents, Warren Warns of Decreased Financial Investigations and More
A safety board spokeswoman said the shutdown is affecting the agency's work.
News
Administration Officials Downplay Feds' Financial Struggles During Shutdown
From economic advisors to the president himself, recent comments have come off as insensitive to feds.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Wilbur Ross Has Some Questions and Suggestions for Furloughed Feds
The Commerce chief appeared on CNBC to talk about the shutdown.
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Vermont Governor’s Plan to Pay Out-of-Staters to Take a Job in His State
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Pennsylvania lt. gov.’s marijuana listening tour … Florida secretary of state resigns … and the cause of the 2017 Tubbs Fire is ID’d.
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It’s Not All About Millennials. Mayors Look to Engage With Seniors.
“The majority of the people that will show up on Election Day are going to be older voters,” notes an AARP representative.
Management
Senate Rejects Two Bills to Reopen Government in First Votes to End Shutdown
Senate leaders are working on a new path forward.
Management
White House Wants to Reduce the Shutdown Pain for Contractors
Under draft guidance obtained by Government Executive, OMB would reverse past policy and allow payments to contractors, raising legal concerns.
Pay & Benefits
It's Not Just TSA: Call Outs, Resignations Plague a Range of Shuttered Agencies
"It’s already started," one official says. "I can only see it getting worse."
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