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Trump's funding cuts are putting Oregonians in the literal line of fire. Wildfire prevention and mitigation groups across the West are having to lay off staff and close doors just ahead of fire season, all so Republicans can give another tax handout to Elon Musk.
States are scrambling to make contingency plans for what’s expected to be a severe 2025 wildfire season after USFS cuts and wildfire risk reduction grant freezes.
New from me and Jordan Wolman, w/ Camille von Kaenel and @marciabrown.bsky.social: 🔒 subscriber.politicopro.com/article/2025...
New from me and Jordan Wolman, w/ Camille von Kaenel and @marciabrown.bsky.social: 🔒 subscriber.politicopro.com/article/2025...
February 25, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Trump's funding cuts are putting Oregonians in the literal line of fire. Wildfire prevention and mitigation groups across the West are having to lay off staff and close doors just ahead of fire season, all so Republicans can give another tax handout to Elon Musk.
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“We cannot be made to be afraid of these f**king people. I know these people. They are cowards" - Tim Miller
February 23, 2025 at 5:30 PM
“We cannot be made to be afraid of these f**king people. I know these people. They are cowards" - Tim Miller
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Responses show Western voters generally are fans of the federal agencies that manage public lands. The NPS got the highest marks with an 86% approval rating, followed by the Forest Service, while the EPA received the lowest score among the five agencies mentioned, with 61% support.
Mountain West voters support public lands—and land agencies, poll finds
A bipartisan team of researchers leads Colorado College's annual "Conservation in the West" poll of about 3,300 voters in eight western states: Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Nevada, Colorado, Arizona...
www.boisestatepublicradio.org
February 21, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Responses show Western voters generally are fans of the federal agencies that manage public lands. The NPS got the highest marks with an 86% approval rating, followed by the Forest Service, while the EPA received the lowest score among the five agencies mentioned, with 61% support.
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Federal employees are anticipating significant upheaval as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House.
Federal Employees Brace For Potential Mass Layoffs In Trump's Second Term
Trump plans to establish a Department of Government Efficiency, led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, that supports cutting approximately 75% of federal jobs.
www.forbes.com
November 15, 2024 at 7:25 PM
Federal employees are anticipating significant upheaval as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House.