2024 Federal Pay Raise Update: Waiting on White House to Solidify 5.2%
Congress prevents shutdown, pretty much solidifying 5.2% federal pay raise
Federal Government Shutdown Just Days Away
•Friday November 17th is the next deadline for Congress to prevent a government closure. •New Speaker of the House is facing same struggles as his predecessor. •Federal government employees face…
TSP Contributions, COLA Update, and Shutdown News
The roundup of news for federal workers. Learn about the SECURE Act 2.0, proposed legislation to equalize cost-of-living adjustments for FERS retirees, and what’s up with the potential shutdown?
Federal Employee of the Year Awarded to DoD Employee
Smaller news stories from around the federal landscape: Space Force breaks record, the 2023 Sammies, and a look at the “America the Beautiful Challenge”
Congress Unable to Pass Budget Bills Without Speaker
News round-up from Congress and OPM: reminder about telework, House representative proposes rule that would jail feds for disclosing security clearances, and will the lack of a speaker result in…
NASA Sending Data to Moon and CURE Act Moves to House Floor
News wrap-up from around the federal landscape: NASA is going to test storing data on the lunar surface, marijuana bill is approved by House committee, and $28,000 stolen from Army…
Federal Firefighters Avoid Pay Cliff as Congress Prevents Shutdown
Shutdown averted until next month, along with the ‘pay cliff’ threatening federal firefighters. Plus, learn why the IRS almost had to furlough 60,000 workers that were thought to be ‘excepted…
Federal Firefighters Face Pay Cliff, and Other News
Recent news from around the federal landscape: Senator accuses feds of fraud, firefighters threaten to quit over ‘pay cliff,’ and CISA approves recommendations for National Cyber Alert System.
Bill to End Shutdowns, USPS Payroll Error, and Reporting UFOs
Recent news around the federal government. The latest on a potential government shutdown, 45,000 USPS employees hit by payroll mistake, and what to do if you’ve seen a UFO.
USDA Restoration Grants, FDA Rule Finalization, and More
Recent news from around the federal government: USDA invests in western forests, FDA said to be dragging feet on methanol cigarettes, and more federal workforce telework drama from DC.