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Federal workers, share your story with Dogwood

Former federal workers who lost their jobs in President Donald Trump's DOGE layoffs, gather on the steps of the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, June 10, 2025.
Former federal workers who lost their jobs in President Donald Trump's DOGE layoffs, gather on the steps of the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, June 10, 2025. (J. Scott Applewhite/AP)

We want to hear from federal workers about how the shutdown is affecting them. Share your story using the form below.

The government shutdown began on Oct. 1, sending more uncertainty across Virginia’s households, communities, and local economies.

Dogwood wants to hear from federal workers in Virginia who are being affected by the shutdown as we continue to follow this story. 

Please click through a few questions in the form below, or contact reporter Michael O’Connor at michaeloconnor@couriernewsroom.com

We won’t publish anything you share without following up with you first, so please include your contact information.