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AmeriCorps Faces 50% Workforce Cut, Services at Risk

4/18/2025

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AmeriCorps Workforce Cuts

AmeriCorps has put almost all its federal staff on paid administrative leave, a move driven by Elon Musk's cost-cutting team. This drastic decision, affecting even those in disaster response, signals a potential 50% workforce reduction, threatening vital community service programs across the country. The future of these initiatives hangs in the balance.

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Newsom Challenges AmeriCorps Cuts

California Governor Gavin Newsom is taking a stand against AmeriCorps, announcing plans to sue over cuts that he argues threaten vital volunteer initiatives. He condemned the federal government's actions for eroding community support and vowed to enhance recruitment for California's Service Corps, ensuring that volunteer efforts remain strong and impactful.

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AmeriCorps Workforce Cuts

AmeriCorps has put almost all its federal staff on paid administrative leave, a move driven by Elon Musk's cost-cutting team. This drastic decision, affecting even those in disaster response, signals a potential 50% workforce reduction, threatening vital community service programs across the country. The future of these initiatives hangs in the balance.

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