Key IT, Workforce Allocations in 2019 Spending Bill
If you haven’t had a chance to look through the spending legislation for this fiscal year, we’ve highlighted some interesting points in the areas of IT and the federal workforce.
Policy
What the Next Two Years of Open Government Data Will Look Like
The Fourth U.S. National Action Plan for Open Government (NAP4) was released this month after a more than year-long delay. It offers eight key initiatives, a change from the 26, 23, and 40 initiatives published during the Obama administration, and applies for the next two years.
Transforming Digital Services with a 21st Century IDEA
The 21st Century Integrated Digital Experience Act (IDEA) was signed into law on Dec. 20, 2018 to bridge the gaps with modernizing government agency technology and previously non-digital, paper-based processes. So what does that entail for government agencies?
Managing the Chaos of Software Licensing and Risks
Software licensing can be disordered, and understanding the risks involved can require time. How can agencies control the chaos and understand the risks?
Trump Executive Order: US Must Lead on AI
Trump’s order instructs all federal agencies to prioritize and allocate funding for AI programs that serve their individual missions.
Implementing the 21st Century IDEA Act
A new law strives to change the status quo by promoting modernization of government agency technology and previously non-digital, paper-based processes.
Bill Aims to Boost Federal Cybersecurity Workforce
In an environment where cyber knowledge is more valuable than ever, two lawmakers have proposed legislation that would allow skilled cyber workers concentrated in one agency to tackle problems at other agencies.
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.
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.