Molly Weisner

Molly Weisner is a staff reporter for Federal Times where she covers labor, policy and contracting pertaining to the government workforce. She made previous stops at USA Today and McClatchy as a digital producer, and worked at The New York Times as a copy editor. Molly majored in journalism at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

All Stories By Molly

2023 FEHB open enrollment highlights on gender-affirming care

The overall average increase in costs for the FEHB Program will be the highest in more than a decade.

9 hours ago

Public warms to FBI, CIA, remains cool to other agencies, Gallup says

Of the 11 institutions included in the survey, the IRS and Justice Department receive the lowest ratings.

25 hours ago

National Park Service accused of violating federal labor law

The American Federation of Government Employees represents 700,000 workers in the federal government.

IRS employees charged with COVID-19 relief fund fraud

Money was used to buy a Mercedes-Benz car, Gucci clothing and trips to Las Vegas.

Biden moves to spur federal spending on ‘small-disadvantaged’ business

Spending goals are another way the Biden administration is seeking to address inequity in federal procurement.

Federal government can recruit better with paid internship programs

University career counselors shared tips for how federal agencies can get creative in hiring for internships.

How to get a federal government job, from application to offer

Federal government jobs have the advantage of relative stability when the economy tanks.

Federal health insurance premiums to surge on drug cost, doctor visits

Part of the expected increase is attributed the resumption of in-person health care that was delayed during the pandemic.

Which federal agencies moved to implement Trump’s Schedule F?

Critics said Schedule F would allow a president to remove officials for political reasons, or simply because they didn’t like them.

DOL reveals 2023 federal contract minimum wage determination

Many workers — especially those on federal service contracts — have been vocal about wages failing to keep pace with inflation.

Can you get an abortion at a VA clinic?

Secretaries Austin, McDonough on suicide prevention

Toxic exposure bill signed into law

Northrop wins $3 billion missile defense contract

Trending Now

Is Columbus Day a federal holiday?

This Coast Guardsman became a millionaire with his Thrift Savings Plan

100 lawmakers question changes affecting access to Tricare pharmacies

Can the federal government force an employee to retire?

2023 federal employee pay raise announced by President Biden