Day of Mourning Declared for Jimmy Carter; Federal Agencies Closed January 9
President Biden has issued an Executive Order closing federal agency offices and giving federal employees a holiday to honor former President Jimmy Carter.
How Can Federal Employees Prepare for RMDs?
Without proper planning, Required Minimum Distributions can be a tax burden for federal employees in retirement.
2025 GS Pay Scale
The 2025 GS pay scale is based on a 2% overall average pay raise for federal employees.
Biden Issues Executive Order on 2025 Federal Pay Raise
President Biden has issued the Executive Order finalizing the 2025 federal pay raise.
Bill Would Relocate at Least 30% of Federal Employees Outside of DC
Legislation that would move many federal employees outside the DC area would also likely result in a pay cut for affected employees.
Senator Joni Ernst and OPM: The Deep State Fights Back on Telework
Senator Joni Ernst is urging OPM to stop agencies from including labor agreements that may hinder workforce changes proposed by Trump administration, including telework.
Stopgap Funding Bill Passes, Avoiding Shutdown
The Senate passed a stopgap funding bill shortly after the shutdown deadline last night, and President Biden signed it Saturday morning.
Cato’s Recommendations to DOGE for Slashing Federal Employee Pay, Benefits
The Cato Institute has recommended that DOGE consider various cuts to the federal workforce.
Biden Gives Most Federal Employees an Extra Holiday with Christmas Eve Off of Work
President Biden has issued an Executive Order giving federal employees an extra holiday on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2024.
