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Trucking Group Confident Gas Tax Hike Could Clear Congress With Trump’s Support
Lawmakers could release infrastructure legislation in the next six to eight weeks, the group's president and CEO also says.
Nextgov
USDA Launches New Features on Farmers.gov
The site’s latest functions will enable America’s agriculture producers to better manage loans and the H-2A visa process.
Route Fifty
How a Highway Widening In This City Could Lead to Congestion Pricing
Residents of the Oregon city known for its resistance to the car are rallying against a proposal to widen the interstate. Instead, some say the solution should be tolls.
Nextgov
GSA Redefines ‘Pay As You Go’ Terms As Part of Cloud SIN Refresh
The cloud special item number will now include professional services offerings and reduce the billing term for a “measured service” down to one month.
Management
How Regional Partnerships Are Tapping Talent to Solve Public Problems
Federal, state and local governments are working with universities to tackle things from opioid abuse to crumbling infrastructure.
Management
The Trump Administration’s Attempts to Defund the Special Olympics, Explained
The White House proposed these cuts for three years in a row. That clashes with longstanding bipartisan leadership regarding rights for all people with disabilities.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Cutting Health Care By Cutting Letters
President Trump had another misspelling in a tweet.
Route Fifty
Death Penalty Repeal Stalls in Colorado
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Chicago elects a new mayor ... Keeping public comments alive at a Nebraska county board ... Disaster relief disagreements stall bill.
Insights
Is the Federal Government Ready for AI? Survey Supplement
How much have federal agencies learned about artificial intelligence (AI) through pilot implementation and the broader, government-wide push for IT modernization? GBC surveyed more than 600 federal decision makers in civilian and military functions to learn more.
Route Fifty
Amid Teen Vaping Boom, States Raise Age for E-Cigarette and Tobacco Sales to 21
Soon at least 11 states are slated to have higher age limits in place.
Insights
Agencies Find New Momentum in the Cloud Smart Age
Government Business Council (GBC) polled the federal workforce on cloud migration. Click here to view an infographic detailing their opinions on whether or not their agencies are taking advantage of the new resources at their disposal to meet their security, procurement, and workforce needs.
Route Fifty
Most States Not Spending Enough on Neediest School Districts
New research found that most states do not allocate resources according to which school districts need it most.
Pay & Benefits
VA Defends Its Firing Law in Court Against Multiple Constitutional Challenges
Trump's signature civil service reform hangs in the balance.
Management
Major League Baseball and the Trump Administration’s Common Approach to Labor Issues
A league department aimed at improving teams’ performance in salary arbitration appears markedly similar to a White House working group designed to make union negotiations “more efficient.”
Nextgov
GSA Adds Crown-Jewel Protection to Cybersecurity Services
The General Services Administration revamped Highly Adaptive Cybersecurity Service offerings with high-value assets in mind.
Management
EPA Chief Admits That Brain Drain Puts Agency at 'Critical Juncture'
Wheeler defends Trump budget cuts that lawmakers of both parties resist.
Nextgov
Problems with Pentagon’s Classified Data Access Could Put Lives at Risk
A new inspector general report highlights ongoing issues with how military branches are managing their secret network.
Management
Is Pay for Performance as Bad As the Critics Contend?
Employees have any number of other reasons for stress at work.
Nextgov
OPM Is Giving CIOs More Direct Hiring Authority But Plans To Keep A Watchful Eye
The administration has been gathering feedback on giving agency CIOs more power over direct hiring authorities and plans to publish the final rule soon.
Defense