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.
News Out of NASA, DARPA, the IRS, and the US Postal Service
An IRS agent killed during training exercise, USPS reports another quarter loss of over $1 Billion, and a nuclear-powered rocket.
Updates from NASA on the Artemis Missions to the Moon
NASA astronauts get look at Orion spacecraft while DoD helps with a recovery test. Plus – Biden picks next potential cyber director, and another update on telework policies in the…
Marijuana and Telework Policies for the US Government Workforce
Bill introduced in Congress looks to change cannabis policies while White House memo signals an upcoming increase of on-site work. Also, man pleads guilty to defrauding the VA.
Federal Buildings are Empty as Remote Work Still Prevalent for DC Agencies
A roundup of recent events: DEA Administrator steps down, OPM’s recent Emergency Leave Transfer Program, and the (mostly) vacant agency headquarters in DC.
Senator Writes OPM Regarding Backlog of Retirement Claims
A recent letter penned by Oklahoman Senator calls OPM backlog “unacceptable” even as pending retirement claims dwindle to the lowest point in over 5 years.
Federal Pay Raise 2024: Updated Localities & Pay Boost for IT Professionals
The pay raise for 2024 will include a locality boost for around 33,000 feds. Also, pay raise for IT professionals at the VA goes into effect this week.
CISA Announces Another Cyberattack on US Government
Software used by federal agencies was recently struck by cybercriminals.
Last Year’s Messy Transition at TSP Leads to Lawsuit
TSP participants have filed a class action lawsuit again the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) and two federal contractors.