2024 Federal Pay Raise Update: White House Budget Says 5.2%
The White House’s proposed budget for 2024 was released last week, recommending a 5.2% pay raise for federal employees.
Software Failure at FAA Causes Chaos at Airports
Software that was first installed 30 years ago crashes at the FAA, resulting in almost two hours of grounded flights across the country.
Federal Retirement Benefits Fixed for First Responders
Passing both chambers of Congress, a recent piece of legislation is set to provide a major fix to federal retirement special provisions.
2023 Federal Pay Raise Update: Waiting on the White House
Although the 4.6% average pay raise for federal employees is pretty set – it has yet to be finalized.
Climate Change and Your TSP Investments
There’s increasing outside pressure from the executive branch on the TSP’s governing body to assess potential risks due to climate change – but is there a real threat or is…
Chris Magnus Resigns from Position as Head of CBP
After a contentious stand-off with the White House and the DHS Secretary, Magnus submits resignation, most likely over influx of immigrants crossing the US border.
New Environmental Justice Offices at the EPA and DOJ
Both the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of Justice (DOJ) are in the process of creating offices designed to tackle environmental justice issues.
USPS News: Latest on the Upcoming Postal Service Health Plans
Recent word from White House sheds some light on upcoming health insurance options only accessible by USPS workers.
2023 Federal Pay Raise Update: Biggest Increase in 20 Years
Biden practically finalized the 4.6% raise for federal employees with a recent letter – also confirmed 4.6% is an average, factoring in locality pay.
Rugged Federal Wildland Crew Now Officially Recognized as ‘Firefighters’
With wildfires becoming more of a prevalent problem across the US, federal workers on the frontlines battling flames get designation as ‘firefighters’