Counties have relationships with essentially every federal agency. They have to prepare for the biggest policy changes seen in decades.
Every day seems to bring new executive orders from the White House or announcements about federal staffing or spending cuts. Congress is considering massive cuts in domestic spending through the budget reconciliation process.
All of this concerns state and local governments that are heavily reliant on federal aid. The Trump administration is signaling that in many program areas, they’ll be on their own more often, including during disasters.
More of a hands-off approach can lead to new opportunities, but change always brings uncertainty.
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May 2, 2025 • Alan Greenblatt