Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

States Adopt Trump's Efficiency Model Amid Budget Skepticism

1/23/2025

32 2

Left

States Embrace Efficiency

State governments nationwide are embracing initiatives modeled after President Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), with New Hampshire and Wisconsin leading the charge to slash spending and boost efficiency. Yet, skepticism looms from Democrats, raising concerns about the true impact of these measures amid tight budgets and complex political landscapes.

Center

Trump Launches DOGE

On his inaugural day, President Donald Trump launched the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), spearheaded by Elon Musk, to slash federal spending and streamline the workforce. This bold move, which replaces the U.S. Digital Service, is already under legal scrutiny for its transparency, featuring a hiring freeze and plans for workforce cuts through attrition.

History

Historical Context

State governments are adopting initiatives inspired by President Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to reduce spending and enhance efficiency, with New Hampshire and Wisconsin at the forefront. This echoes past efforts, such as Ronald Reagan's Grace Commission and Al Gore's National Partnership for Reinventing Government, which aimed to streamline federal operations amid budgetary pressures and political challenges.

1 of 3

States Embrace Efficiency

State governments nationwide are embracing initiatives modeled after President Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), with New Hampshire and Wisconsin leading the charge to slash spending and boost efficiency. Yet, skepticism looms from Democrats, raising concerns about the true impact of these measures amid tight budgets and complex political landscapes.

1 / 3