Modernization
State Department confirms ‘defect’ led to resolved global IT outage
Officials said it had nothing to do with malicious foreign activity.
Modernization
Labor Department announces grants for states to expand UI access
The latest in a series of grants available to states for unemployment compensation programs focus on improving access to the benefit by partnering with community-based organizations for education about unemployment insurance.
Defense
DIU boasts more rapid acquisition agreements but fewer new programs in 2021
The Defense Innovation Unit awarded out 72 new prototype contracts, but transitioned out only eight technologies – a dip compared to 2020.
Policy
Lawmakers Request Continued Telehealth Expansion for Medicare
A letter signed by 45 members of Congress asked for continued federal funding for Medicare telehealth access as pending legislation aims to make it permanent.
Cybersecurity
IG report points to weaknesses in the Commerce Department's infosec program
The Commerce Department has routinely failed to implement crucial security assessment measures and an effective continuous monitoring program, according to a new Inspector General report published this week.
Digital Government
US Spy Chief Warns Government Is Classifying Too Much Data
Emerging technologies have had a direct impact on how much data the government classifies.
People
The deadline is here for federal contractors to start paying at least $15 an hour
This comes as a “record number” of states and localities are increasing their minimum wages in 2022.
Digital Government
State Department Confirms ‘Defect’ Led to Resolved Global IT Outage
Officials said it had nothing to do with malicious foreign activity.
Digital Government
DOD Opens Two Fresh Facilities to Field Next-Gen Supercomputers
Officials can access new office space, conference rooms—and high-performance capabilities—in Vicksburg, Mississippi.
Ideas
Attitudes About the Future of Work Have Dramatically Changed
Now it’s time to embrace hybrid work and enhance mission performance.
Digital Government
The Deadline is Here for Federal Contractors to Start Paying at least $15 an Hour
This comes as a “record number” of states and localities are increasing their minimum wages in 2022.
Policy
Lawmakers Ask Biden To Make Sure DOD Follows Climate Rules
The Pentagon has said it will not seek an exemption to the climate goals.
Acquisition
Lawmakers ask Biden to make sure DOD follows climate rules
The Pentagon has said it will not seek an exemption to the climate goals.
Defense
DISA's assistant to the director to retire in April
Maj. Gen. Garrett Yee, the Defense Information Systems Agency's assistant to the director, is retiring this spring.
People
Exit interview: Angie Bailey
Angie Bailey was the chief human capital officer at the Department of Homeland Security as it built and launched its own personnel system for cybersecurity personnel. Here's some of what she learned about the government's ability to recruit and retain cybersecurity and IT talent.
Policy
After 20 Years of Civilian Drone Strike Deaths, the Pentagon Creates An Office to Stop More
The military keeps repeating mistakes and is not ready for future fights because the lessons learned have not been instilled throughout the DOD, an independent review found.
Emerging Tech
DARPA Enters Phase 2 of Project Targeting ‘Quantum Advantage’
Rigetti and USRA are supporting this future-facing effort.
Artificial Intelligence
Using AI, ML Will Help the Government Tackle Climate Change, Experts Say
Artificial intelligence can help scientists better forecast the impacts of climate change across numerous arenas.
Digital Government
Democratic Lawmakers Call for Ban of Surveillance Advertising
Sen. Cory Booker and Rep. Anna Eshoo asked the Federal Trade Commission to consider prohibiting targeted advertising through personal user data.
Digital Government