Digital Government
DHS Launches 'Largest Customer Experience Hiring Initiative’ with Hundreds of Technologist Positions
The agency’s recruitment initiative comes in response to President Joe Biden’s 2021 executive order seeking to streamline the “government-to-customer delivery process.”
Digital Government
More Than 1 in 3 Government Employees Haven’t Taken a Vacation in Last Year, Survey Says
Public sector employees cite the cost of taking time off as a key reason why they aren’t vacationing.
Digital Government
FTC Debates Whether Data Privacy Concerns Warrant Market Wide Rules
A Thursday hearing on the matter featured both industry and consumer advocate perspectives on the best regulatory approach.
Digital Government
A new White House dashboard aims to help communities confront climate risks
The just-launched federal website provides a range of information around extreme weather and natural disasters.
Digital Government
Dr. Fauci to Young Scientists: Follow the Science and ‘Stay out of Politics’
After nearly six decades of civil service, Dr. Anthony Fauci hopes his post-government life will focus on inspiring the next generation of public servants.
Digital Government
GSA Should be Sharing Government Office Utilization Data, Watchdog Says
The data can help other government agencies plan how much workspace is needed in a post-pandemic world.
Digital Government
NOAA Adds Microsoft to Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador Initiative
As part of the initiative, Microsoft will help inform users about extreme weather events using its AI-driven forecasting.
Digital Government
Youth Technical and Social Media Education to Get $2 Million Under New HHS Program
The National Center of Excellence on Social Media and Mental Wellness aims to provide mental health support and education for young users.
Digital Government
Nvidia, AMD Caught in the Middle of US-China Tech Battle
The federal government added a new license requirement barring selling artificial intelligence chips to China and Russia to address potential national security concerns.
Digital Government
Lawmakers Ask for Info on Meta’s Data Privacy Policies
Concern on Capitol Hill continues to rise about reproductive data and big tech following Roe v. Wade’s overturn.
Digital Government
New Transportation Dashboard Informs Travelers of Services Offered During Flight Disruptions
The airline customer service dashboard shows passengers the compensatory amenities offered by major U.S. airlines when flights are delayed or canceled.
Digital Government
NASA Awards SpaceX $1.4B for Five More Missions
The addition brings SpaceX’s total contract value to more than $4.9 billion.
Digital Government
It's Official: Biden Formalizes Average 4.6% Pay Raise Plan for Feds in 2023
The annual declaration of a national emergency preventing large automatic pay increases from taking effect confirms that 0.5% of the total pay raise will go to an average increase in locality pay.
Digital Government
OMB looks to update federal race and ethnicity data standards
The government's chief statistician put out a call for input via newly announced listening sessions as part of OMB's work to update federal race and ethnicity standards.
Digital Government
Statistical Uncertainty Could be Problematic for Evidence-Based Policies, Study Finds
Certain privacy measures, as well as general data errors, can skew funding allocations derived from census information.
Digital Government
5G and Cloud Can Work Together to Improve Government Operations, Experts Say
Government and private sector officials explained how 5G can be an “underlayment” for scale and speed.
Digital Government
A Bipartisan Bill Would Ban Top Feds From Trading Stocks
Violators would potentially face hefty fines.
Digital Government
Lack of Equitable Data is Harming Underserved Communities, U.S. Chief Data Scientist Says
Enhanced data collection efforts and outreach are needed to improve outcomes for underrepresented communities across the country.
Digital Government
FAA Awards $231,000 in STEM-Outreach Grants
The grants will help three universities with STEM outreach for underrepresented students in STEM and aviation.
Digital Government