Management
How Biden’s Request for More Education Funding Would Shift More Power to the Federal Government
A proposed "historic" investment in schools that serve low-income children would also give the federal government more power over America's schools, a political scientist argues.
Management
How a National ‘Green Bank’ Could Help Advance Biden’s Climate Agenda
The concept has roots in other federal financing programs.
Defense
GovExec Daily: Priorities and the Pentagon Budget
The Project on Government Oversight's Mandy Smithberger joins the podcast to discuss the money allocated to Defense Department and connected programs.
Workforce
Biden Administration Reviewing Whether Trump's Proposed DHS Hiring Sprees Were Ever Really Necessary
Homeland Security officials are developing a new staffing model for border personnel after hiccups under Trump.
Defense
HASC Chair: White House Is Slow-Rolling Defense Budget Details
“Get us the numbers before May 10,” Rep. Adam Smith said Tuesday.
Management
Biden Budget Seeks to Use Procurement to Battle the Climate Crisis, Advance Equity and Expand Small Businesses Opportunities
The budget preview furthers campaign goals and early executive orders.
Defense
Biden’s $715B Defense Ask: Higher Than Expected, Lower than Trump’s Plan
“Skinny budget” announcement hints at cuts to troop levels and existing weapons.
Oversight
GovExec Daily: What Does Biden's Budget Mean for Feds?
Courtney Bublé and Eric Katz join the podcast to discuss the administration's blueprint document.
Management
How Much Would Your Agency’s Budget Increase Under Biden’s Fiscal 2022 Request?
All but one major agency would see an increase under the president’s proposal.
Management
The Biggest Agency and Program Winners in Biden’s FY 2022 Budget
The president's first budget provides significant funding boosts at nearly every agency across government.
Management
Biden Proposes Major Spending Boost for Civilian Agencies in Fiscal 2022
The administration is requesting a 16% increase in non-defense discretionary funding to harness the government's power to solve multiple crises.
Management
White House Blames Transition in Part for Delay in Releasing Budget Preview
Not having a confirmed budget office leader was another factor, said White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki.
Management
GovExec Daily: How to Budget for the Next Pandemic
Former OMB official Doug Criscitello joins the podcast to discuss how government can prepare for catastrophe.
Management
Budgeting for the Next Pandemic
The current crisis has already cost more than $5 trillion in direct spending; we must develop a better strategy for future pandemics.
Management
This Time, Lawmakers Want Control Over COVID-19 Aid
The states and Washington, D.C., are set to receive $195 billion in federal money.
Management
States' COVID-era Budget Surpluses Could Pay For Infrastructure
“There are no Democratic roads, there are no Republican roads.”
Management
Biden Administration Issues New Guidance Instructing Agencies to Start Tracking Goals Again
White House reversed last-minute Trump policy to end the practice of developing and monitoring agency objectives.
Management
White House Reminds Agencies to Get Its Approval on Policy Proposals and Certain Communications
Goal is to ensure the administration "speaks with one voice."
Management
Support for Biden’s $1.9 Trillion Coronavirus Relief Package May not Be as Broad as It Seems – It’s All a Matter of Perspective
It's awfully hard to wrap your mind around a sum that large. But converting it to a more bite-size representation can affect a voter's willingness to support government spending.
Management