Oversight
Trump Repeatedly Threatens Retaliation Against Russia Investigators
Congressman Adam Schiff has plans to probe several uncomfortable subjects for the Trump administration, and the president is ready to fight.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Jeff Sessions Learned His Fate From John Kelly
The "You're fired!" president did not fire the attorney general.
Announcing the 10 Winners of the 2018 Route Fifty Navigator Awards
Here are individuals and teams making a difference in state and local government and the communities they serve.
Despite Democratic Gains, GOP Still Dominant in State Legislatures
Republicans now hold about two dozen more state legislative chambers around the U.S. than Democrats.
Nextgov
After Listening to Veterans, VA Put All Its Services on One Website
In the future, officials hope to eliminate most—if not all—of the paperwork and other bureaucratic barriers that prevent veterans from accessing the benefits they’ve earned.
Oversight
OSHA Faults Agriculture Department in Lead Abatement Fiasco
A union representing employees in Rural Development also regained the right to telework.
Oversight
Democrats' Coming Oversight Agenda: Subpoenas But Little Bipartisanship?
Incoming chairs Cummings and Nadler vow to "restore integrity to government."
Insights
Enhancing Government Readiness: The Next Generation of Enterprise Asset Management
GBC's latest issue brief takes a look at federal assets and the challenges of managing them effectively.
Insights
Flash Poll: An Eye Towards Efficiency
GBC polled 155 federal employees on their agency's ability to manage assets and properties. Click here to read the results.
Management
What Sessions’s Resignation Means for Robert Mueller
His temporary replacement, Matthew Whitaker, has expressed skepticism over the scope of the Russia investigation—which he’ll now oversee.
Tech
Once Again, It Looks Like Russians Tried To Interfere With U.S. Elections
More meddling into Facebook and Instagram.
Management
With Midterms Over, Lame-Duck Congress Now Turns to Avoiding a Shutdown
Some agencies are fully funded, but 300,000 feds still at risk of furloughs.
Management
How to Cut Government Spending Without a Hiring Freeze
President Trump has instructed his Cabinet secretaries to cut their budgets by 5 percent next year.
Insights
Access Denied: Threats to Endpoint Security in the Federal Government
GBC's recent issue brief examines the endpoint dilemma. With so many mobile devices and points of entry to organizational networks, how can federal agencies ensure they are protected from sophisticated cyber attacks?
Pay & Benefits
Cost of Living Adjustments for Military Retirees, the Blended Retirement Deadline Looms and More
A weekly round-up of pay and benefits news.
Emergency Comms Survey Reveals Top Concerns for Public Sector Decision Makers
A good reminder for state and local governments: Is your employee contact information up to date?
Oversight
Analysis: Oversight Is the Biggest Winner of the Midterm Elections
The Democratic victory in the House provides an opportunity to drain the swamp, after two years of willful Republican cover for dodgy behavior.
Management