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WINNING: Louisiana 'DOGE' Delivers MASSIVE $1 Billion in Savings After Federal Version Gets Axed

Gary FranchiJanuary 17, 2026134 views
WINNING: Louisiana 'DOGE' Delivers MASSIVE $1 Billion in Savings After Federal Version Gets Axed
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Louisiana's state version of the Department of Government Efficiency, dubbed 'LA DOGE,' has delivered a staggering $1 billion in taxpayer savings, proving that Elon Musk's government efficiency vision works when politicians get out of the way.

The red state success story comes as reports indicate the federal DOGE initiative has been largely disbanded, likely due to deep state resistance and establishment Republicans who prefer the swamp's wasteful spending habits over real reform.

Louisiana officials are calling the state-level effort an 'unbelievably tremendous effort' that demonstrates what's possible when conservatives actually follow through on campaign promises to cut government waste and put taxpayers first.

Red States Lead Where Washington Fails

While the federal bureaucracy continues its bloated existence, Louisiana patriots have shown that Musk's efficiency model can work at the state level. The $1 billion in savings represents real money back in the pockets of hardworking Louisiana families instead of feeding the government beast.

This is exactly the kind of results-driven governance that Trump voters demanded in 2024. Louisiana took the DOGE concept and ran with it, proving that states don't need to wait for Washington's permission to drain their own swamps.

'This shows what happens when you put America First principles into action at the state level. Louisiana is leading by example while the feds play politics,' said one government efficiency advocate.

The timing couldn't be more telling. As President Trump works to implement his second-term agenda, including massive government reforms, Louisiana has already proven the blueprint works. Other red states should be taking notes and implementing their own versions of 'DOGE' immediately.

This is government of the people, by the people, and for the people in action. While the deep state may have sabotaged federal efficiency efforts, they can't stop determined state leaders from delivering real results for their citizens.

Which red state will be next to follow Louisiana's lead and start cutting the fat from bloated state bureaucracies?

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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LibertyBelle1976Verifiedjust now
Finally some good news! I work in state government (not Louisiana) and you wouldn't believe the inefficiencies I see every day. Kudos to Louisiana for having the courage to actually cut the fat instead of just complaining about it.
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FiscalHawkVerifiedjust now
What kind of waste do you see most? I'm curious if it's similar across different states.
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SmallGovAdvocateVerifiedjust now
Does anyone know what specific areas they found these savings in? I'd love to see a breakdown of where the waste was hiding. My guess is probably bloated administrative departments and redundant programs.
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PatriotMama2022Verifiedjust now
This is EXACTLY what we need more of! If Louisiana can find $1 billion in waste, imagine what other states could accomplish if they actually tried. Proof that you don't need the feds to get things done.
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TaxpayerFirstVerifiedjust now
Absolutely right! My state of Texas should be taking notes. We're always talking about fiscal responsibility but Louisiana is actually walking the walk.