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Military services upping recruiting goals after rebound in 2024
Recruitment numbers are looking better after more recruiters are getting into communities.
Kamala Harris rallies voters in Harrisburg: ‘Time for a new generation of leadership’
The Democratic presidential nominee held a rally at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
NYC Council gets advice on making their Charter Revision Commission seem legit
At an oversight hearing, good government groups warned the council that their commission shouldn’t be politicized – especially following the one the mayor convened over the summer.
Trump and Musk want to create a government efficiency commission. It’s not a new idea
Presidents Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton both spearheaded initiatives to reduce government waste and inefficiency, although they went about it in vastly different ways.
An employee group is miffed by the new Postal Service insurance program’s Medicare Part D coverage
OPM said that they were restricted in how they provide prescription drug benefits to Medicare-eligible enrollees in the new Postal Service Health Benefits Program, but at least one employee association disagrees.
A Trump win could complicate conservation efforts for the American eel in New York
Already depleted, the American eel is just one of many species that benefits from environmental federal funding – which could be in jeopardy
Biden’s State Dept. hiring surge ‘at the heart of everything’ he’s accomplished diplomatically, secretary says
Administration officials hope their gains can withstand an adversarial administration or Congress next year.
Maxar’s working on a 3D-mapping tool to replace GPS
The plan is to test and have it ready for use next year, officials said.
Russia could transfer missile tech to North Korea, ‘escalating’ threats, South Korea warns
Washington, Seoul launch cooperation efforts to meet new, shared missile threats.
Inside mobile health clinic efforts to reach more residents, address gaps in care
To increase the accessibility and affordability of reproductive health care, local health departments are giving the green light to mobile solutions.
‘This was not a one-and-done deal:’ Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter’s legacy with Habitat for Humanity
The nonprofit’s CEO Sabrina Lippman recalls the 100-year-old former president and former first lady’s commitment to build affordable housing in an interview with New York Nonprofit Media.
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Hochul predicts Dems will flip at least three House seats
Democrats have targeted five GOP-held House districts. The governor is confident they will win at least three.
Yusef Salaam, national Democratic star, gets slow fundraising start
The first-term City Council member handily prevailed in a contentious three-way primary. He doesn't seem worried about another competitive race.
California to kick off first open enrollment season with automated system
The state piloted using artificial intelligence to help with automatic enrollment. Now this year’s open enrollment period is underway, the new system faces its first test.
Opinion: Endorsement-gate and the inherent danger of the billionaire newspaper owner
Recent controversial decisions by the owners of The Washington Post and Los Angeles Times are a reminder of the growing pileup of publications owned by failing hobbyist media magnates.
Who tells satellites where to take pictures? Increasingly, it’ll be robots, Maxar says
Automated scans of low-res imagery will cue high-res passes, while simulations will help manage ever-growing queues for service.
VA announces creation of new AI testing ground with FDA
VA Undersecretary for Health Shereef Elnahal told Nextgov/FCW that the testing environment is “a check in the process” to ensure that AI tools comply with federal guidance on the use of emerging tech.
How social media is influencing our interactions with public lands
Getting the perfect online photo is drawing more people into nature. Land managers are trying to mitigate risks and damage to wild places.
Self-driving cars aren’t here yet, but states are getting the rules ready
New laws aim to address safety, liability concerns.
Where the candidates stand: The Economy
City & State breaks down how this year’s highest-profile races are focusing on this perennially thorny issue.
