Policy
Survey: Performance, Pressure Have Increased Among Remote Government Employees During COVID
The survey also revealed managers seem to trust employees to perform more in virtual environments.
Modernization
DHS Research Arm Seeks Science, Tech Capabilities to Protect U.S. Agriculture
The agency issued a request for information to support its Food, Agriculture and Veterinary Defense program.
Policy
Congress’ CHIPS Act Passage Generates Applause
President Biden intends to sign the legislation into law.
People
GSA appoints climate adviser
The General Services Administration released a few other personnel announcements.
Digital Government
GSA Appoints Climate Adviser
The General Services Administration released a few other personnel announcements Monday.
Modernization
Report: Federal Call Center Modernization Requires Strategy Sea Change
Call center and customer experience investments aren’t being made in the most efficient manner, according to research from Accenture Federal Services.
Digital Government
Advisory Subcommittee Says ‘No Need’ for Homeland Security’s Disinformation Board
The board has been fraught with controversy since it was announced a few months ago.
Policy
House Chair Looks to Protect Census from Politicization
The legislation applies mostly to the decennial census, which the U.S. government undertakes every ten years.
Digital Government
NASA to Release First Images From James Webb Telescope
The space agency will get an assist from President Joe Biden, too.
Digital Government
Energy Awards $14 Million to Improve Climate Change Modeling
Data from the projects is expected to improve scientists’ understanding of the atmosphere.
Policy
Senators call on FTC to investigate TikTok
Recent reports suggest the People’s Republic of China can access the data of U.S. citizens.
Digital Government
Senators Call on FTC to Investigate TikTok
Recent reports suggest the People’s Republic of China can access the data of U.S. citizens.
Digital Government
Report: Government Customer Experience Scores Held Steady Despite Declines in Most Industries
Customer experience scores across nearly every other industry dropped.
Cybersecurity
Homeland Security, Israeli Partners Team to Improve Cyber Resilience
The joint initiative will be managed by the Israel-U.S. Binational Industrial Research and Development Foundation.
Policy
House Lawmakers Introduce CHIPPING IN Act
The bipartisan bill aims to provide a boost to the nation’s semiconductor workforce.
Modernization
Verizon to Improve Internet Connectivity at 80 Native American Schools
The high-speed internet will benefit 64 reservations.
Emerging Tech
New Supercomputers Take Over NOAA’s Weather Forecast Models
The twin supercomputers, developed and operated by General Dynamics Information Technology, are among the 50 fastest supercomputers in the world.
Acquisition
Google bets big on government business with new division
Google Public Sector aims to accelerate digital transformation across government.
Digital Government
Google Bets Big on Government Business with New Division
Google Public Sector aims to accelerate digital transformation across government.
Cybersecurity