How Is Trump’s DOGE Initiative Affecting Communities Across America? NABJ Panel Discusses

How is Trump’s DOGE initiative affecting communities across America? NABJ panel discusses

CLEVELAND, Ohio - The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a federal initiative launched this year by President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, is leaving a trail of disrupted services and struggling communities in its wake, say journalists tracking its impact.

State worker groups oppose suggested IPERS cuts, performance-based teacher pay model - Little Village

Rock Island, Illinois hosts a No Kings rally for Quad Cities protesters on Saturday, June 14, 2025. — Kevin Richard Schafer/Little Village As Iowa’s DOGE task force considers recommending cuts to public employee compensation and tying school staff pay to student achievement, public workers organizations are rallying for Iowans to speak out against these proposals. The DOGE task force members met Wednesday to discuss some of the recommendations t…

State DOGE task force continues work to improve efficiency

Hunter 08/08/25 A 15 person task force created through an executive order earlier this year by Governor Reynolds has been working on making Iowa’s government more efficient in workforce, technology and return on taxpayer investment. The Gazette reports the group held the third of four planned meetings in Des Moines this week, where members presented dozens of recommendations. An initial proposal to consolidate some of the state’s 99 counties to …