Last week I had the pleasure of attending the American Association for Budget and Program Analysis (AABPA) Spring Symposium which was held at the Capital Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C. I had a wonderful time meeting and learning from budgeteers and experts from around the nation. The theme of the symposium was “Refine, Retool Collaborate:Read… Read more »
Excited to be a new government employee, but nervous about the move to the capitol city? Don’t be! GovLoop is here to help you out! Here are some great resources to help you feel right at home in no time at all: GovLoop Group – Diggin’ the District DC Housing Guide DC Metro Going OutRead… Read more »
Last week was GovLoop’s first trip to Oklahoma City (and hopefully not the last!). It was such a thrill to meet so many awesome Govies at Tapwerks Ale House in Bricktown! What a great way to kick of the Gov2.0a Oklahoma City Conference! We had so many great conversations with members of state and localRead… Read more »
Or not… Road warriors and the impulsive beware! While buying on credit here and there might seem like a harmless activity, you might want to think twice about whose card you pull out of your wallet next time. It could soon cost you your job! There’s nothing like a credit card to give one theRead… Read more »
Here is a video I wanted to share, it is an interview with Professor Len Burman of the Maxwell School. Professor Burman was interviewed about the national debt crisis by a classmate of mine, Roman Yavich. I was running the camera and then put the video together in iMovie. The interview is part of aRead… Read more »
In case you missed it, here’s a really an excellent write-up by Eyder Peralta that captures the essence of GovLooper interactions around the shutdown: At Web’s Social Hive For Government Workers, A Mix of Disillusion, Hope An excerpt from this well-written piece: As the government shutdown started to seem inevitable, the talk on the publicRead… Read more »
Great article from GovExec that explains quickly how pay could work: Pay for SomeBy Emily Long As a possible government shutdown approaches, so too does the possibility of federal employees being furloughed and stuck without a paycheck. But some government workers could continue to receive their salaries as usual if new legislation garners congressional support.Read… Read more »
This time of year all the sports junkies out there are talking about basketball and who won last night’s NCAA championship. But what about us govies? We’re left talking about budget battles, possible shutdowns and pretty much everything else gloom and doom. All those things are important, but what about the awesome in government? It’sRead… Read more »
**We are hosting a live chat with Guy Kawasaki on 3/29 at 2pm. RSVP…it’ll be awesome** I’ve always been a big fan of the author Guy Kawasaki (especially his book Art of the Start). So when his new book Enchantment came out, I knew I had to check it out. For those that don’t know,Read… Read more »
Do you hit the road for your Government Gig? Well next time you travel (depending on where you go) you might be carrying a heavier purse/wallet. The Washington Post reported today that GSA will be upping the Per Diem rates for certain areas. Some Per Diem Rates For Feds Going Up And if you areRead… Read more »