🪲 Meet @bughuntertom.bsky.social. He studies beetles because these tiny insects help pollinate plants, recycle nutrients and keep forests healthy. That research helps improve forest management, conservation and wildfire planning, but recent federal cuts can impact this important work.

Preparing for disasters before they happen helps protect both communities and taxpayers. According to the National Institute of Building Sciences, every $1 invested through federal hazard mitigation grants saves taxpayers an average of $6 in future disaster costs.

Earlier this year, we asked Americans, “How can the federal government better serve the needs of the public?” They answered, resulting in six priorities for reimagining government shared below.

Finding internship and early-career opportunities in government just got easier at GoGovernment.org! Explore the site to find a revamped Public Service Internship Finder, a deep dive into California state government careers, updated career guides and an interactive map of opportunities by state.

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Created by the Partnership for Public Service, GoGovernment is your go-to resource for federal and state careers.

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The "Frozen Middle" refers to mid-level government leaders who are simultaneously leading down and managing up. Our blog post explores how mid-level leaders are often burnt out and feeling trapped in their roles, and shares strategies for senior leaders on how to "thaw" barriers freezing them in.

The Frozen Middle: The leadership layer government agencies can't afford to ignore

Leadership strategist Jennifer Jones Bryant explores the structures that lead to the Frozen Middle and how government leaders—and their senior leadership—work to thaw barriers freezing them in.

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Dr. Annita Hetoevehotohke'e Lucchesi learned from generations of loggers and the Northern Cheyenne tribe that caring for the land is a way of life. As Artemis Sportswomen’s director, she knows hunters, anglers and scientists rely on each other to support conservation and maintain biodiversity.

Under the second Trump administration, offices of inspectors general in Cabinet departments are completing fewer audits and fewer investigations, leaving federal agencies and taxpayers more vulnerable to the waste, fraud and abuse that inspectors general were created to prevent.

On our blog: Former Merit Systems Protection Board Vice Chairman Ray Limon dives into what federal employees need to know about the appeals process if they believe they've been unfairly terminated or retaliated against, or if their agency is restructured or eliminated. Read the blog post here.

Merit Systems Protection Board 101: Individual cases, including agency elimination, restructuring, probationary employees and more

Former Merit Systems Protection Board Vice Chairman Ray Limon breaks down the current state of the agency and what federal employees need to know about the appeals process.

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In Appalachia, decades of coal mining left rivers, streams and communities in need of restoration. T. Allan Comp saw an opportunity to bring people together. Working with few resources, he conceived and created the Appalachian Coal Country Watershed Team.

In just the first 18 months into the second Trump administration, 27 Senate-confirmed officials have departed their positions within Cabinet departments to date. This is more than any recent president. @chrispiper.bsky.social breaks down this historic level of turnover in our blog post here.

Quiet chaos: Record turnover in the second Trump administration

Senate-confirmed officials are departing the second Trump administration at record rates—and with the president making historically few nominations to replace them, more of the government is left in t...

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Meet Dr. Eric Green, whose 30+ years at the NIH helped turn DNA discoveries into the realization of genomic medicine, leading to improved cancer care and earlier diagnoses of rare genetic diseases. Listen in on why he’s hopeful federal scientists will improve medical care for generations.

Keeping our national parks safe takes more than park rangers. Behind every wildfire prevention effort, safe hiking trail and protected historic site is a team of public servants. From biologists to wildfire specialists, these experts help reduce risks before they become emergencies.

As wildfires rage across the American West, federal firefighters in Utah and Colorado are battling some of the largest and most destructive fires. But amid workforce cuts and looming changes to response strategy, they say they are feeling isolated and exhausted.

‘I’m so frustrated I could cry’: Federal firefighters describe burnout, staff cuts

A collision of risky conditions have made things harder as summer begins. But before these elements aligned, the pressure on federal firefighting capacity had been building for years.

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Across the nation, advocates like @nationalwildlife.bsky.social's Laura Rubin are using science to support policies that make communities healthier. Through @healthylakes.org, she helped secure federal funding to support Muskegon Lake's restoration in Michigan.

Every public servant has an origin story. Yours could start today. For former Rocky Mountain National Park ranger, Adam Auerbach, it started with AmeriCorps. One opportunity to serve on public lands became a career protecting them.

We made the former CDSOTUS (chief data scientist of the united states, obviously) tell you about another one of her favorite datasets. This one -- the National Wetlands Inventory -- is personal for her.

When drone technology showed promise for conservation and emergency response, Mark L. Bathrick helped turn potential into reality. By leading the Department of the Interior's unmanned aircraft program, he pioneered a new approach to protecting public lands while improving safety for employees.

The U.S. is home to an extensive system of public lands and waterways that have been cared for by National Park Service rangers and managers for generations. During National Park and Recreation Month, learn about three public servants whose work has made a lasting impact on our public lands.

Why public lands and the federal workers who protect them matter

This July, we are celebrating National Parks and Recreation Month by highlighting past projects and public servants who have worked to maintain our public lands.

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America's national parks are one of our nation's best investments. In 2024 alone, the National Park Service welcomed over 330 million visitors and supported 340,000 jobs, resulting in a $56.3 billion benefit to the nation’s economy.

This month, we're highlighting the dedicated public servants working behind-the-scenes to keep our national parks safe, clean and resilient. 🌲 In Atlanta, plans to restore Proctor Creek were stalled by concerns that revitalization could unintentionally displace longtime residents.

Some of the National Park Service's biggest successes happen beyond park entrances. From helping protect the Rio Grande Wild and Scenic River at Big Bend to supporting the Cuyahoga River Water Trail in Ohio, NPS programs help preserve iconic waterways and expand our access to the outdoors.

Park Service Programs You Benefit From, But May Not Know About

The National Park Service's Community Assistance Programs contribute to conservation and history in people's' backyards.

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A CDC-funded center in Denver cut violent youth crime arrests by 75% after four years of research. Then its funding was cut. Stories like this are playing out in communities across the country as federal funding cuts take effect. Read more about the consequences on our blog.

The consequences of haphazard federal cuts across the country

The Trump administration’s unprecedented efforts to dismantle federal institutions, funding and infrastructure are failing to save taxpayers money, instead forcing local communities to pay the price.

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For Gemalene (Gema) Sunga, cancer research is about improving patients' lives. She studies head and neck cancer and works to better understand how the immune system responds to these tumors. @houspag.bsky.social

As America celebrates 250 years, our new survey findings show that many people recognize the federal government’s role in our country’s historical accomplishments and evolution, even as they identify areas for improvement. Explore the findings in our latest blog post here.

New survey finds Americans recognize the government’s role in our nation’s evolution but seek improvements

As America celebrates 250 years, new survey findings show that many people recognize our government’s role in the country’s evolution while acknowledging room for improvement

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So honored to be featured by @ourpublicservice.bsky.social to talk a little bit about my work! And very grateful for the two awesome labs that I work in! @btiscience.bsky.social @plantdiseaseguy.bsky.social #plantpathology #science #potatoscience #scicomm www.linkedin.com/posts/did-yo...

Did you know publicly-funding science supports American farms? Meet Isako “Izzi” Di Tomassi, a plant pathologist who studies plant disease so crops can grow into healthy food and power our economy… |...

Did you know publicly-funding science supports American farms? Meet Isako “Izzi” Di Tomassi, a plant pathologist who studies plant disease so crops can grow into healthy food and power our economy. I...

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DYK: Public-funded science supports American farms and our favorite foods? Plant pathologist Isako Di Tomassi helps farmers identify potato diseases to protect harvests, keep our food safe and grow our economy. Learn about public-funded agricultural research at science.federalharmstracker.org.

In the first of a series of blog posts, former vice chairman of the MSPB, Ray Limon, delves into the current state of the agency and breaks down what federal employees need to know about processing timelines, board authority and institutional independence. Read more here.

The Merit Systems Protection Board 101: Processing, authority and independence

Former vice chairman of the MSPB Ray Limon breaks down the current state of the agency's processing, authority and institutional independence.

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For 25 years, we’ve strived to build a better government and a stronger democracy. That mission has never been more critical. We are working with energy, conviction and confidence. Our impact is growing. Our mission is strong.

Coalition for Professional Integrity members submitted comments opposing OPM’s proposed NDA for federal employees—warning that it would silence federal workers, infringe on their rights, and undermine professional integrity. This proposal threatens the quality and reliability of our public services.

Elizabeth Kolmstetter, Ph.D., is an award-winning industrial-organizational psychologist with over 30 years of federal service across nine government agencies. In our latest blog post, she shares her lessons learned about performance management in the federal government: bit.ly/4vxP2EF