DOGE cancels Connecticut contracts; Another $150 million for health programs

According to the Stanford Advocate, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has canceled contracts to Connecticut-based organizations amounting to $181 million, allegedly saving $98 million. On the list is Save the Children Federation, with a contract valued at $3.66 million, supposedly yielding a savings of $1.16 million. The Stamford-based business and technology research firm, Gartner is slated to have multiple contracts valued at about $24 million cut.

On top of that, the Trump Administration notified Gov. Lamont’s office that it was cutting $150 million supporting a range of essential public health, mental health and additional services. The funds back disease outbreak surveillance, newborn screenings, childhood immunizations and testing for viruses and pathogens.

The grants were largely committed to the Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) and the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS). The agencies are analyzing the impact of these cuts and as more information becomes available will notify providers in Connecticut that were expecting this funding.

“These abrupt and unexpected cuts to our health system are going to have a devastating impact on our ability to fight disease, protect the health of newborns, provide mental health and addiction treatment services, and keep people safe,” Governor Lamont said. “We should be making it easier and cheaper for people to access critical health care, including mental health services. I am urging the Trump administration to recognize that these cuts go beyond what is reasonable and reverse this rash and impulsive decision. I will do everything I can to support the health and safety of the residents of Connecticut.”