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How will Iowa DOGE work? Kim Reynolds creates efficiency task force to cut government

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed an executive order to establish a Department of Government Efficiency task force on February 10, 2025, to enhance government efficiency and maximize taxpayer investment.
The task force, led by Emily Schmitt, will meet within 60 days and report findings within 180 days, focusing on efficiency across government levels.
Reynolds stated that the task force aims to align state government and address inefficiencies that have persisted for 40 years, involving a review of state operations.
A public portal for feedback will be created, allowing Iowans to contribute ideas for reducing bureaucracy and optimizing government services.

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StateScoop

Iowa governor unleashes DOGE task force on state inefficiency

Taking a page from the Elon Musk DOGE unit slashing programs in the federal government, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has announced a state-level program hoped to streamline operations and reduce wasteful spending.

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Des Moines Register

How will Iowa DOGE work? Kim Reynolds creates efficiency task force to cut government

Kim Reynolds signed an executive order Monday officially creating the Iowa Department of Government Efficiency task force. Here's how it will work.

12 days ago·Des Moines, United States

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The Daily Iowan

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds establishes state DOGE task force - The Daily Iowan

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed an executive order Monday creating a state Department of Government Efficiency task force aimed at finding efficiencies in the state government, continuing her work to streamline the state bureaucracy. The program, which was first announced at the governor’s Condition of the State address in January, is a nod to the federal DOGE headed by Elon Musk that aims to end fraud and waste in the federal government. While Re…

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Iowa Capital Dispatch

Gov. Kim Reynolds signs executive order launching state DOGE task force • Iowa Capital Dispatch

Gov. Kim Reynolds, right, signed an executive order Feb. 10, 2025 establishing the state DOGE task force, joined by Emily Schmitt, general counsel for Sukup Manufacturing Co. who she chose to lead the initiative. (Photo by Robin Opsahl/Iowa Capital Dispatch)Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed an executive order Monday officially creating the state Department of Government Efficiency task force. Reynolds said at a news conference the initiative, based …

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KWWL

Governor Reynolds signs executive order establishing Iowa DOGE Task Force

DES MOINES, Iowa (KWWL) -- Governor Kim Reynolds signed an executive order on Monday that launches Iowa's DOGE Task Force with the goal of improving government efficiency.

13 days ago·Waterloo, United States

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Radio Iowa

Reynolds signs order creating Iowa 'DOGE' task force - Radio Iowa

Governor Kim Reynolds signed an executive order late this morning creating an Iowa “Department of Government Efficiency” task force. “It’s work will be organized around three broad goals: maximizing return on taxpayer investment, further refining our workforce and job training programs,” Reynolds said during a news conference in her Iowa Capitol office, “and leveraging technology, […]

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