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When the Beach Is Out of Reach—Coastal Access Becomes a Growing Concern
As Americans crowd toward the coasts, states and municipalities are caught in passionate battles about public access, while lawsuits seem headed for the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Rural Water Group Keeps Up Push for Changes to Lending Programs
The utility group wants the changes included in a final version of water infrastructure legislation taking shape in Congress.
Management
How Senior Executives and Good Government Groups Would Like to Reshape the SES
Proposal stresses training, performance management and reducing the number of political appointees.
Management
Unions Remain Vigilant As Most Agencies Begin Rolling Back Workforce Executive Orders
Several agencies have restored official time and office space for union employees, but a court order’s full impact on labor-management negotiations remains to be seen.
Nextgov
GAO: 'Urgent Action’ Needed to Address Nation’s Cyber Challenges
The Government Accountability Office is sounding the alarm that U.S. critical infrastructures are not as secure as they should be.
Nextgov
Pentagon Will Spend $2 Billion Developing Next-Generation AI
The massive investment comes as other global powers like China pour significant resources into their own programs.
Pay & Benefits
Trump Administration Fights for Federal Retirees at Supreme Court
Justice Department offers support to former U.S. Marshals Service employee in case that could set widespread precedent.
Management
Consumer Bureau Highlights That It Has Taken Enforcement Actions Under Mulvaney
Report also touts a new focus on consumer-friendly innovation.
Management
A Tiny Hole in the Soyuz Spacecraft Could Be a Huge Headache for NASA
Quality control problems with the Soyuz will pile more pressure on the delayed efforts of Boeing and SpaceX to fly astronauts for NASA.
Oversight
Watergate Suggests You Shouldn't Believe Those Denying They're 'Anonymous'
Mark Felt denied being "Deep Throat" for more than 30 years.
Management
Good Managers Learn to Lift People Up
There is a place for criticism, but it needs to be balanced with positive reinforcement.
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Emerging Plan Would Rework Payments for Forest Counties
Two senators are working on a proposal meant to get local governments in logging country off a funding "rollercoaster."
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Thousands Fail to Meet New Medicaid Work Mandates in Arkansas
The state is the first to move forward with new requirements for beneficiaries.
Pay & Benefits
House Republicans Organize Letter Asking Trump to Reverse Pay Freeze
Letter has bipartisan support, says raise would be "well deserved."
Management
OMB Centralizes Agency Reporting of Grant Recipients
The goal is to ease the paperwork burden across government.
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Mayors Press for 'Opportunity Zones' Regulations in Treasury Meeting
U.S. Conference of Mayors leaders say they're eager for capital to start flowing under the new economic development program.
Pay & Benefits
The Power of TSP Savings
Do yourself a favor and pay close attention to how much you’re putting away.
Nextgov
DHS Awards $668M CDM Contract After Withdrawn Bid Protest
ManTech captures the fifth of six important and lucrative CDM contracts across government.
Management
Trump Renews Shutdown Threat as Congress Considers Spending Bills
Spending package with provisions on a 2019 pay raise is in conference negotiations between the House and Senate.
Management