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Erich Wagner

Erich Wagner
Erich Wagner is a senior correspondent covering pay, benefits, organized labor and other federal workforce issues. He joined Government Executive in the spring of 2017 after extensive experience writing about state and local issues in Maryland and Virginia, most recently as editor-in-chief of the Alexandria Times. He holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Maryland.

Policy
Policy

Senate to advance short-term funding measure as shutdown deadline nears

But the House is continuing to pursue deep cuts to spending that stand no chance across Capitol Hill or in the White House.

  • By Erich Wagner

Policy
Policy

Rick Scott, Marco Rubio to federal workers: Get back to the office

The SHOW UP Act, which narrowly passed the House in February, requires federal agencies to revert to their telework policies prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • By Erich Wagner

Policy
Policy

Under Rick Scott bill, federal employees could be fired any time, for any reason

'The public Service Reform Act will boost accountability and responsiveness across the federal government by making all executive branch employees at-will,' Scott said.

  • By Erich Wagner

Policy
Policy

DeSantis, Trump both favor revival of federal political patronage system

A coalition led by The Heritage Foundation has launched a massive recruitment effort that would grow the ranks of appointees from 4,000 to 20,000 in the next Republican presidential administration.

  • By Erich Wagner

Politics
Politics

Florida Gov. DeSantis calls for 'cleaning out' federal science agencies

DeSantis, widely expected to run for president in 2024, took aim at the CDC, NIH and FDA.

  • By Erich Wagner