How DOGE actions are affecting the Tri-State
Helmed by Elon Musk, the Department of Government Efficiency — commonly referred to as DOGE — has aggressively sought to retool the federal government. Here's how those actions are impacting people, agencies and resources throughout Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana.
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The organization currently makes 1.2 million meals per year in a space designed for 300,000. The group expects to expand capacity to 3 million meals in a new space in Columbia Township. -
The Trump administration's tariffs on China mean fireworks won't come cheap this summer. Locally, Rozzi's Famous Fireworks says it's better positioned than some — this summer, at least. -
Two Greater Cincinnati conservation groups received notice over the weekend that their Americorps members had their positions abruptly terminated. -
The Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency has targeted many government operations for cuts, including the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. -
Another nationwide series of rallies again protested several policies and actions by the Trump administration Saturday. -
While commissioners maintain the county's finances are stable, they say they shared the report to show residents where that federal money is going. -
A nearly $250,000 grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services was set to fund the installation of 10 more LGBTQ+ Ohio Historical Markers. -
As part of its effort to reduce federal spending, the Trump Administration has plans to cut tens of thousands of workers from the Department of Veterans Affairs. That has veterans in one small Ohio city worried. -
Abby Andre founded the Impact Project to show the local effects of moves by the Trump administration. -
From immigration to federal spending cuts, tariffs, clean energy, and reproductive rights, weekend demonstrators said they are unhappy with many Trump administration policies.
