What USPS Board Nominees’ Pending Confirmation Means for Postmaster General
The Postmaster General, Louis DeJoy, has laid out a bold strategy for the US Postal Service’s next 10 years. Do…
Recent Removals and Demotions at the EPA and DOI
The First Chief-of-Staff of the DOI under Biden quickly lost her new role. At the EPA, more than 40 science…
NASA News: 1st Flight on Mars & Space-X Gets Contract to Attempt Moon Shot
History was made with first powered flight of an aircraft on another planet, plus Elon Musk’s Space-X Wins Big Contract…
2022 Federal Pay Raise Update: No Word Yet from White House
The President’s proposed budget will be the next step in determining the 2022 Federal Pay Raise, but it is far…
Jane Lubchenco Named Deputy Director of Climate and Environment at OSTP
President Biden named former head of NOAA to lead environment role at the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP).…
Biden Picks Former Senator Bill Nelson to Lead NASA
If confirmed, Bill Nelson will lead the country’s space agency. While certainly qualified, criticism of the pick stems from the…
OPM News: New Director Awaits Confirmation and Memo on Marijuana Released
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) will be led by Kiran Ahuja, Biden’s nominee, if confirmed by Senate. Also, memo…
White House’s Cybersecurity Response to Russian Hack
2020 Cybersecurity breach of Federal Agencies causes Biden Administration to focus heavily on cyber-threats.
Capitol Recap: Weekly News Update for Federal Employees
STWS Advisor Jen Meyer provides her recap of the week. This edition includes COVID relief, the second impeachment of Trump,…
Biden Throws Out Executive Orders from Previous Administration
Applauded by Union leaders, Biden canceled five executive orders from Trump presidency- 1 involving “Schedule F,” 3 regarding collective bargaining…