Musk, DOGE and Budget

Elon Musk now has a new, lower target number for DOGE’s budget cuts
Elon Musk walked back his previous claim that he could cut at least $2 trillion from the federal budget, saying Wednesday that half that amount would be “an epic outcome.”
Why Elon Musk had to drop his ‘DOGE’ pledge to cut $2 trillion from the federal budget
Two months ago here at MarketWatch, we told you that Elon Musk was talking out of his MAGA hat when he promised to cut “at least $2 trillion” from the $6.75 trillion federal budget. Now Musk has admitted we were right all along.
Musk Now Skeptical DOGE Effort Can Cut $2 Trillion From Budget
Billionaire Elon Musk expressed doubt that his government efficiency panel in President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration will actually be able to achieve $2 trillion in cuts to the US federal budget,
Elon Musk is already lowering expectations for DOGE
While campaigning for Donald Trump in October, Elon Musk claimed he could slash “at least $2 trillion” in government spending. Now that Musk has started laying the groundwork for his so-called “Department of Government Efficiency,
Musk Admits His DOGE Pledge to Save $2 Trillion Probably Isn’t Going to Happen
Elon Musk on Wednesday backtracked on his goal to cut $2 trillion from the U.S. budget in his role as the co-head of DOGE, Donald Trump’s proposed new advisory body which aims to slash waste and regulations to lower taxes.

Annapolis, budget

Newsom floats $322 billion budget that would pull California out of deficit
Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) proposed a $322 billion budget for California on Monday in an attempt to burnish his legacy as his ...
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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore warns of major budget cuts amid $3B budget deficit
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has warned that massive budget cuts are on the way as state lawmakers try to solve a $3 billion ...
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Governor Moore addresses budget deficit
Governor Wes Moore spoke to the press Wednesday at the state capitol. One of the topics he addressed was the budget deficit ...
Lakeland Joint School District continues to search for answers amid looming budget deficit
After a $9.5 million levy failed to pass, a North Idaho school district is weighing its options and considering proposing a ...
After 2 years of shortfalls, California governor proposes $322B budget with no deficit
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed a $322 billion budget without a deficit, a welcome change after two years of ...
Budget deficit may mean protecting, not expanding, substance abuse treatment programs
A prominent state senator indicated that fiscal reality could mean prioritizing and protecting substance abuse recovery programs that are already working over any plans to expand them. Washington ...
Poll shows most Marylanders oppose tax increases to erase $3 billion budget deficit
A majority of Marylanders oppose tax increases to erase a nearly $3 billion budget deficit projected for the coming fiscal ...
Pueblo could add tax on food as city faces million dollar budget deficit
Pueblo could have another tax to pay after city officials say they’re facing a deficit in their budget for this year.