Office Closures and Relocations Part of Trump’s Plan for Large-Scale Layoffs
The newly released requirements for agencies to move forward with mass cuts to the federal work force have employees even more on edge.
Federal judge rules Trump’s firing of merit board chair was illegal
The Trump administration couldn’t give a reason in court for firing Cathy A. Harris from the Merit Systems Protection Board and must reinstate her, a judge rules.
Federal agencies told to make plans to move offices out of D.C. area
The Trump administration has asked federal agencies to suggest proposed relocations of specific units or offices out of Greater Washington and to “less-costly parts of the country.”
Blue state GOP chair unleashes on governor for 'grandstanding' with special demand of Trump admin
Gov. JB Pritzker and 16 Illinois Democrats sent a letter to OMB Director Russell Vought on Tuesday demanding the Trump administration release $1.88 billion in federal funding to Illinois.
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Trump demands plans for large-scale layoffs of more federal workers
The Trump administration on Wednesday ordered all federal departments and agencies to submit reorganization plans outlining how they would implement large-scale layoffs before March 13.
How White House ‘customer service’ office is handpicking Trump’s top hires
PPO officials discounted reports that hires must "pledge" their loyalties to Trump but did confirm that "loyalty" is measured throughout the vetting process.
Plan to provide free lunch for all Washington students is falling out of favor amid budget shortfall
A plan backed by Gov. Bob Ferguson to provide free meals to all school children appears to be fading as many lawmakers say they favor boosting other education needs instead. The Senate Education Committee considered the proposal championed by Ferguson,
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WA Republicans accuse Democrats of inflating budget deficit to justify more taxes
Some Republicans are claiming that Democrats have exaggerated and inflated the state's projected operating budget deficit to rationalize tax hikes.
Democrats release details of what 'all cuts' budget could look like in Washington
Democratic lawmakers are highlighting a plan to balance Washington's budget with no tax increases, arguing that deep cuts will harm Washingtonians served by state programs, including in health care and higher education.
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Federal freeze felt at home: Federal spending turned off then on again puts a question mark on Washington Park project
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A month ago, the federal Office of Management and Budget released a memo that put a widespread freeze on all federal assistance. Confusion, panic ensued and multiple lawsuits were filed to stop the funding freeze.
Ferguson unveils budget cuts plan as lawmakers look to address deficit
Gov. Bob Ferguson unveiled a plan Thursday to save Washington $4 billion over the next four years to address a budget deficit the governor projects to be $15 billion over that span.