Bonneville Power Administration Faces Workforce Cuts Amid Federal Downsizing
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The Bonneville Power Administration is set to lose nearly 20% of its workforce due to federal downsizing, raising concerns about the reliability of the Northwest's electrical grid and essential functions.
The Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) is poised to reduce nearly 20% of its workforce due to President Donald Trump's efforts to minimize the federal government, according to agency figures released on Thursday and interviews with staff. This situation raises alarms about the agency's capability to maintain the reliability of the regional electrical grid.