Policy
Lawmakers Call for Free Access to Publicly Funded Scientific Research
Two senators asked the Office of Science and Technology Policy to help make federally-funded research free.
People
Part of Biden’s $15 contractor minimum wage order was temporarily halted
“This ruling helps more than 40,000 companies like Arkansas Valley Adventures who provide seasonal recreational services on federal lands,” said an attorney for the plaintiffs.
Digital Government
Part of Biden’s $15 Contractor Minimum Wage Order Has Been Halted Temporarily
“This ruling helps more than 40,000 companies like Arkansas Valley Adventures who provide seasonal recreational services on federal lands,” said an attorney for the plaintiffs.
Cybersecurity
Nearly 100 Utility Companies Now Participate in Cyber Sensor Initiative
The White House effort to secure industrial control systems from cyberattack requires nothing of the private sector.
Ideas
How Improving Customer Experience Can Help the Employee Experience
Federal employees can better help the people they serve—and see the full impact of that help—when customer experience is prioritized.
Acquisition
Legislation to expand federal contracting opportunities reaches president’s desk
The legislation aims to improve government contracting opportunities for small businesses but could have a major impact on governmentwide procurement.
Modernization
Legislation to Expand Federal Contracting Opportunities Reaches President’s Desk
The legislation aims to improve government contracting opportunities for small businesses but could have a major impact on governmentwide procurement.
Cybersecurity
NIST Suggests Agencies Accept the Word of Software Producers Per Executive Order
The standards agency said an attestation from vendors themselves would be sufficient when screening for cybersecurity, unless an agency's risk calculus suggests otherwise.
Emerging Tech
White House Unveils New Quantum Sciences Education Initiative
The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy aims to foster the next generation of talent in quantum information sciences to match growing demand.
Cybersecurity
DHS Official to Chair Biden-ordered Cyber Safety Review Board
Cybersecurity professionals say the board needs subpoena authority in order to be effective.
Acquisition
Biden administration touts ‘significant progress’ in Made in America Office's first year
The office’s purpose is to coordinate federal efforts and maximize the use of domestic goods by taxpayer-funded federal agencies when appropriate.
Cybersecurity
Biden Executive Order Reinforces Agency Cyber Priorities
CIOs discuss how agency leadership and change management facilitate Biden’s cybersecurity executive order implementation.
Policy
Biden Admin Touts ‘Significant Progress’ in Made in America Office's First Year
The office’s purpose is to coordinate federal efforts and maximize the use of domestic goods by taxpayer-funded federal agencies when appropriate.
Policy
Citizen Satisfaction With Federal Government Services Hits All-time Low
The American Customer Satisfaction Index 2021 Federal Government Report showed citizen satisfaction in government services in a freefall over the last four years, with declines across all driving indicators of satisfaction.
People
OPM issues guidance to ensure 67,000 feds make at least $15 per hour
Agencies have until the end of this month to exercise special pay rates to implement a $15 minimum wage, in accordance with a Biden administration executive order.
Policy
OPM Issues Guidance to Ensure 67,000 Feds Make at Least $15 per Hour
Agencies have until the end of this month to exercise special pay rates to implement a $15 minimum wage, in accordance with a Biden administration executive order.
Policy
Federal Court Issues Nationwide Pause on Biden's Federal Employee Vaccine Mandate
The Biden administration has already filed an appeal on the injunction.
Emerging Tech
Airlines Ask For ‘Immediate Intervention’ in 5G Deployment, Citing Safety Issues
An airlines advocacy group asked the Biden administration to implement more protection around select airport towers in a continuation of the 5G rollout debate.
Emerging Tech