Kansas City has long been a federal hub. The pain from DOGE cuts is everywhere

In Kansas City, DOGE cuts are hitting hard

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — In her 28 years working for the federal government, Shea Giagnorio provided day care for the children of U.S. soldiers, training for employees and oversight for safety net programs.

Federal Downsizing Hits Kansas City Thousands of Jobs Lost Under DOGE Initiative - Miamistandard News

Kansas City, Missouri –  Shea Giagnorio worked for the federal government for 28 years, providing day care for the children of US servicemen, employee training, and management of safety net programs. Her public service career carried her from Germany to Alaska to Kansas City, Missouri, where she relocated last year for a long-awaited promotion. But when she arrived at a downtown federal building for work one day last month, her access card didn’…

Kansas City was once a hub for federal workers—but now it's overrun with pain from DOGE cuts. 'The poor will become even more poor now'

In her 28 years working for the federal government, Shea Giagnorio provided day care for the children of U.S. soldiers, training for employees and oversight for safety net programs. Public service took her from Germany to Alaska to Kansas City, Missouri, where she moved last year for a long-sought promotion. But when she reported to a downtown federal building for work one day last month, her access card did not work. After a co-worker let her i…

Kansas City has long been a federal hub. The pain from Trump's cuts is everywhere

The Kansas City metropolitan area has long been a regional hub for the federal government, and the pain from the Trump administration’s cuts led by Elon Musk's team can be seen everywhere.

Kansas City has long been a federal hub. The pain from DOGE cuts is everywhere

The region could lose up to 6,000 federal jobs, which would in turn eliminate thousands more in other industries.

Millions of Square Feet of Federal Property Set to Hit the Market - Wolf Commercial Real Estate

Since the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) announced plans to drastically shrink the federal government’s real estate footprint, details have emerged in phases. While the situation remains loose, the impact on commercial property markets and landlords is becoming clearer. In February, DOGE revealed plans to cancel nearly 1,000 government leases, primarily office spaces. By March 6, the number dropped to under 750, and as of April …