DOGE push spurs state copycats with governors eyeing cost cuts

Elon Musk’s cost-cutting crusade is trickling down to U.S. statehouses.

Gov. Ron DeSantis is launching Florida’s own version of the Department of Government Efficiency — known as DOGE. Already, he wants to cut $3 billion and more than 700 state government jobs as part of the upcoming budget.



Kansas and Missouri lawmakers are soliciting input from their residents for ideas on how to slash costs. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.

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