Washington’s Birthday or Presidents’ Day? Now One Holiday For All Presidents
Washington’s birthday is now Presidents’ day, a paid holiday for many including federal employees. Here is why George Washington is celebrated.
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Stay updated with breaking news and major events affecting federal employees, including government shutdowns, office closures, emergency announcements, legislative developments, and nationwide issues impacting federal agencies and the federal workforce.
Renewed Effort to Provide Lifetime ID Theft Protection to OPM Data Breach Victims
Legislation has been reintroduced to provide lifetime ID theft protection to victims of the 2015 OPM data breaches.
Where Did Americans Move in 2023?
Data from three major moving companies illustrate which states are gaining and losing the most residents.
Winter Storm Warning Closes DC Area Offices
Federal offices in the Washington, DC area are closed on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 due to a winter storm warning.
A Federal Holiday for Martin Luther King: Contentious Proposal Now Observed Nationwide
Creating a holiday commemorating Martin Luther King was a foregone conclusion. The cost of paying federal employees for the holiday was a major point of contention.
2023 in Review: Historic Pay Raise, End of the Vaccine Mandate, and More
A historic pay raise and the end of the vaccine mandate are among the top stories for federal employees in 2023.
White House Tells Federal Employees to Use EVs, Trains to Save the Planet
Federal employees must prioritize using electric vehicles, trains and public transit on official travel to help cut down on pollution.
IRS Increases Business Mileage Rate for 2024
The IRS has increased the vehicle mileage rate for 2024 by 1.5 cents over the 2023 figure.
Many Federal Agency Offices Remain Largely Vacant Post COVID
A new report shows that 24 federal agencies’ headquarters buildings are occupied at less than half of their capacity despite the end of the COVID pandemic.
Senator Proposes Term Limits for Federal Employees
Challenges to the power of the federal government can be made in court or through legislation. One new bill would address this issue by creating term limits for federal employees.
