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Advocacy group reacts to Trump administration's firing of National Park Service workers
According to Trump's executive order, federal agencies can hire no more than one employee for every four employees that leave. This does not apply to public safety, immigration enforcement or law enforcement. For Aldo, her heart goes out to all the people who will be laid off.
Forest Service fires workers in Oregon, California as part of Trump 'efficiency' efforts
Thousands of employees with the U.S. Forest Service were fired over the weekend, including some in Southern Oregon and Northern California.
US Forest Service worker firings threaten Helene recovery in WNC, workers say
The firing of U.S. Forest Service workers in Asheville threatens Helene recovery efforts, current and former employees say, and future of the agency.
Layoffs at National Park Service, U.S. Forest Service Raise Concern Over
Recent layoffs within the National Park Service and the U.S. Forest Service could significantly affect national parks across the country, many of which hold deep cultural and historical significance to Native American tribes.
Trump Firing Thousands Of National Park, Forest Service Workers Sparks Protests
Demonstrators have gathered around the country in recent days to protest President Donald Trump’s firing of around 1,000 newly hired National Park Service employees and more than 3,000 U.S. Forest Service workers.
Trump Administration Fires 1,000 Workers at National Park Service, Raises Maintenance Concerns
The Trump administration has fired about 1,000 newly hired National Park Service employees who maintain and clean parks, educate visitors and perform other functions as part of its broad-based effort
Trump fires thousands of US Parks, Forest Service workers: 'It's like having the rug pulled out from under me'
Mass firings of National Parks and Forest Service workers began last Friday in the name of "government efficiency."
Federal funding cuts to U.S. Forest Service raise wildfire concerns in Placer County
Federal funding cuts to the U.S. Forest Service are raising concerns in Placer County about whether there will be enough ...
Forest Service Layoffs and Frozen Funds Increase the Risk From Wildfires
The Trump administration’s decision to fire 3,400 workers and pause funds used for wildfire prevention comes as wildfires are ...
Layoffs in National Parks and Forest Service raise safety concerns for hikers, climbers
Increased concerns at the forefront for search and rescue teams after mass layoffs of forest and park rangers.
‘Slap in the face’: Oregon, Washington Forest Service employees speak on layoffs
The United States Forest Service and the National Park Service is starting to see layoffs due to the Trump administration’s ...
‘Real and immediate consequences for Colorado’s economy’: Legislators react to reports of US Forest Service mass layoff
Colorado’s senators and U.S. representatives issued a joint statement Friday, urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture to ...
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Colorado officials warn that firing of 3,400 U.S. Forest Service employees could impact state economy, wildfire safety
Colorado officials are raising concern that a Trump Administration decision to fire about 3,400 U.S. Forest Service employees ...
‘An unacceptable risk’: Conservation groups sue U.S. Forest Service over Stibnite Mine project
MCCALL, Idaho — Environmental groups filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the U.S. Forest Service over its approval of the ...
'An 8-person hugging tree': Nebraska now boasts largest cottonwood in the United States
It’s not very assuming until you get right up to it and you see how big that trunk is. You’re like ‘Holy cow, that’s a big ...
Hiring freeze of firefighters could be 'deadly,' Forest Service captain warns
A freeze on the hiring and onboarding of thousands of federal firefighters could have deadly consequences as the national ...