Education secretary speaks of goal to shrink bureaucracy, save tax dollars

Navigating Bureaucracy: Ruidoso’s Road to Recovery

Mayor Lynn Crawford, Village of Ruidoso “Government red tape: where bureaucratic labyrinths are more popular than the path of least resistance.” I’m not sure of the author of this statement, but I imagine it uttered by a bewildered public servant while attempting to acquire funding after a disastrous event imposed on their beloved community. A statement of true irony: even with positive goals, actions can have negative results. Layers upon layer…

Education secretary speaks of goal to shrink bureaucracy, save tax dollars

(The Center Square) – At a budget hearing Wednesday, U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon said the Department of Education’s goal is to “shrink federal bureaucracy,” save taxpayers’ dollars, and make education great again.

McMahon Tells Congress Education Department Is Working to Wind Down Federal Role

WASHINGTON, D.C. – At a budget hearing Wednesday, U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon said the Department of Education’s goal is to “shrink federal bureaucracy,” save taxpayers’ dollars, and make education great again. The hearing was scheduled to review the department’s fiscal 2026 budget. In remarks to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, McMahon said she represented …