From Jobs to Services, DOGE Cuts Are Hurting Idaho
Since DOGE was launched in early February, the cost-cutting initiative has had a major impact on Idaho — from federal job and service cuts to nonprofit funding freezes.
The Idaho Statesman recently rounded up the stories that it’s published so far on the various impacts throughout the state:
Many curated articles explore the effects of federal job and service cuts in Idaho due to directives from the Trump administration. They consistently highlight issues of economic stress, reduced services, and uncertainty affecting various sectors. For example, the Bureau of Reclamation in Boise may lose its lease, impacting water and power management in the region.
Additionally, Idaho’s fair-housing nonprofit faces funding freezes, leading to layoffs and curtailed services. The Boise Veterans Affairs Medical Center laid off employees, causing confusion and disruption. Meanwhile, the Forest Service in Idaho anticipates recreational maintenance challenges due to staffing cuts.
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