Workforce
AG vows prosecution amid ‘unprecedented’ spike in threats against career civil servants
The Justice Department has set up a task force to investigate "heinous threats of violence" against federal workers.
Policy
Gov. Shapiro signs distracted driving bill into law
Under the new law, using a mobile device while driving will be a summary offense in Pennsylvania.
Nextgov
Managing a high-performance IT workforce
COMMENTARY | Public sector leaders must adapt their workforce management strategies to keep pace with technological advancements and market shifts.
Nextgov
A law directing cyber reg harmonization would ‘help enormously,’ White House official says
The remarks come a day after ONCD issued a blog calling for cybersecurity regulations to be harmonized.
Policy
Hochul says she will delay NYC congestion pricing
Congestion pricing tolls were scheduled to start in Manhattan on June 30.
Route Fifty
This Montana school solved its teacher shortage by opening a day care
On-site day cares are being used as a recruitment tool. Turns out, they help more than just the teachers.
Tech
Tech sees steep cuts in House Republicans’ funding proposal
The Technology Modernization Fund would once again see zero contributions in FY25, though the U.S. Digital Service would get new authority to get reimbursements from agencies under the bill.
Opinion
Bragg: Close the voluntary intoxication loophole
The Manhattan D.A., in an op-ed co-written with NOW-NYC President Sonia Ossorio, calls for passage of legislation to close the gap in state penal law creating an unjustly high bar for prosecuting perpetrators of rape and sexual assault.
Launch
Europe's new Ariane 6 rocket set for July launch
After delays, Europe's return to launch market aims for cost-effectiveness
Oversight
CBP disposes of and loses migrants’ personal belongings due to unclear policy, watchdog says
The GAO recommended that Border Patrol clarify the amount of personal property from individuals in its custody that should be stored and what items may or may not be discarded.
Defense
Air Force chooses 14 for $220M geospatial support contract
Air Force leaders sought a pool of contractors to help facilitate enhanced and shared situational awareness.
Opinion
Opinion: NY must address youth social media addiction before it’s too late
We are in the midst of an unprecedented youth mental health epidemic, and all signs point to smartphones and social media as the primary culprits.
Route Fifty
States beg insurers not to drop climate-threatened homes
Property insurance companies say they’re taking losses amid escalating disasters.
Contracts
Pentagon’s AI office awards Palantir a contract to create a data-sharing ecosystem
The Pentagon’s marketplace for quickly onboarding new tech solutions helped Palantir receive its contract in 30 days.
Nextgov
Carnahan explains GSA's path to AI adoption
The General Services Administration currently has about 150 different AI pilots.
Defense One
As space gets more crowded, Pentagon looks to AI to spot weapons
A new DARPA contract aims to identify satellites behaving strangely.
Pay & Benefits
OPM’s unfulfilled recommendations include health insurance benefits changes, IG says
The agency is making progress on implementing IG recommendations, but three of its top yet-to-be-completed recommendations included changes that would prevent improper and inaccurate payments within the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program.
Defense One
Biden puts limits on asylum requests at the US-Mexico border
No more than 2,500 incoming people will be able to apply for asylum per day under the new executive order.
Policy
Amended again, Grieving Families Act set to pass and seek Hochul’s approval
The legislation would update the state’s nearly 180-year-old law governing wrongful deaths to allow families to seek emotional damages.
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