We Watched the State of the Union So You Didn’t Have To
Putting as much politics aside as possible, here are highlights of what government workers should know about the State of the Union.
Policy
5 Things You Need to Know About Federal News From the Past Month
Changes in federal government keep coming fast. That’s why GovLoop gives you monthly recaps of federal news that may affect agency management and employment.
Trump Announces Temporary End to Government Shutdown
Roughly a quarter of the federal government had been shut down for nearly five weeks before Friday’s announcement of a breakthrough.
OPM’s Weichert Clarifies Leave Procedures During Shutdown
On Jan. 23 the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) released recommendations for how agencies should carry out the bill for excepted employees.
Silent Protestors Occupy Senate Building Amid Shutdown
Hundreds of protestors gathered in the Hart Senate Building to demand an end to the partial government shutdown. Some were federal workers, while others stood in solidarity as advocates.
Policymakers, How Well Do You Know Your Community?
Government agencies across the country make public policy decisions every day — and most all public policy decisions involve issues that have a spatial component. As agencies strive to make more analytics-driven decisions, the decision makers rely more on the work of analysts. These analysts need to collect, manage, interpret, integrate, synthesize, analyze, and visualizeRead… Read more »
Lawsuit Questions Constitutionality of Excepted Employees Faced with Shutdown
A lawsuit filed by NTEU takes fault with section 1342 of the Antideficiency Act, which OMB used to require federal employees to report to work without pay.
House Majority Leader Launches Shutdown Website for the Public
Rep. Steny Hoyer launched a website on Jan. 14 that allows the public to share their opinions about the shutdown with their elected representatives.
The Unexpected Consequences of the Shutdown
In ways big and small, this shutdown is disrupting public services we often take for granted involving alcohol, travel, trees and more.
Debunking 5 Misconceptions About Being a Government Worker During the Shutdown
The shutdown is a messy mix of political wrangling and government operations, so it’s no wonder people are confused. Here are five misconceptions about being a federal government worker during the shutdown.