Following in Elon Musk’s footsteps, the state of Kentucky has just introduced legislation to launch its own local version of the Department of Government Efficiency.

Lawmakers have filed to create KOGE — the Kentucky Office of Government Efficiency — within the state Auditor’s office.

The aim of KOGE will be very similar to the federal DOGE — more efficiency, less waste.

Check it out:

KENTUCKY LAUNCHES ITS OWN VERSION OF DOGE

Kentucky files legislation to create KOGE (Kentucky Office of Government Efficiency) within the state Auditor’s office.

The initiative mirrors federal DOGE’s mission to cut waste and boost efficiency.

State lawmakers also… https://t.co/mc2yhobN4X pic.twitter.com/yMlET1lkJg

— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) February 19, 2025

Sen. Lindsey Tichenor of Kentucky announced on X:

DOGE Ky is filed! SB257 will open a Ky Office of Government Efficiency, KOGE, in the Auditor’s office Similarly @realTJRoberts filed HCR 50 to create Ky DOGE task force. A deep dive into the operations of state govt will provide transparency and accountability to ensure govt is…

— Lindsey Tichenor KY Senate 6 (@tichenor4ky) February 18, 2025

Fox News broke down the legislation in this clip:

This is a trend I can definitely get behind…

The DOGE effect.

The DOGE effect…every state needs one!

— Chad Neibert (@cneibert13) February 19, 2025

More states should follow suit to purge their state governments of fraud and waste.

I’m thinking states like California could benefit from this the most…

California desperately needs COGE

— Jeff Collins (@JeffCol81774663) February 19, 2025

What other states do you think need their own Department of Government Efficiency?

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