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DOGE Washington Training Now…

As we’ve discussed for some time on our Video Channel (see below), we are focused on helping train activists on how to become more effective at uncovering and exposing fraud, waste, abuse, incompetence, and other ways our state and local governments squander our tax dollars every day. These initial classes help interested people learn how […] The post DOGE Washington Training Now… first appeared on We the Governed.
Panic at the Department of Licensing – Ferguson knows

The Washington State Department of Licensing has been on our radar for over a decade now. They are just another one of these poorly run agencies that always seems to be buried under attempts to pretend they are not as scandal plagued as they are. Normally, the cynic in me doesn’t really expect much to […] The post Panic at the Department of Licensing – Ferguson knows first appeared on We the Governed.
The Left’s Next Gambit – Using Article V Convention of States to End Constitution and Trump

(Disclaimer: I realize this article is long. It is longer than any other article I’ve posted in the last decade. This subject has been on my mind since I worked at the Freedom Foundation over 10 years ago, and first met some of the original Convention of States activists – good people, trying to do […] The post The Left’s Next Gambit – Using Article V Convention of States to End Constitution and Trump first appeared on We the Governed.
A simple way to comment on Washington State Legislation – in just a few minutes

The recent changes to the Washington State Legislature’s website to enable remote testimony, comment, and the ability to sign in “pro” or “con” on various legislation at long last makes it easier to remotely do this from home very quickly and simply. We produced a short six video to demonstrate. You can do this yourself […] The post A simple way to comment on Washington State Legislation – in just a few minutes first appeared on We the Governed.

Let’s Go Washington

GOVERNOR FERGUSON AGREES THAT “PARENTS HAVE NO RIGHTS”

REDMOND, WA – This morning, Governor Ferguson sided with Jamie Pedersen who believes “parents have no right to know.” Ferguson has made it clear that he is in lockstep with the out-of-touch Democrats in Olympia who want to exclude parents from decisions about their kids and give the power to government employees instead. The post GOVERNOR FERGUSON AGREES THAT “PARENTS HAVE NO RIGHTS” first appeared on Let's Go Washington.
Time to limit emergency clauses and give voters a choice

According to some in the state legislature, the state faces an emergency that requires legislation that immediately increases taxes on Tesla (because they have been too effective meeting the state’s electric vehicle sales requirements). The post Time to limit emergency clauses and give voters a choice first appeared on Let's Go Washington.
12: HB1296/SB5181 What you SHOULD and NEED to Know!

In this episode of the Evergreen Report, Jey Young delves into the controversial House Bill 1296 and Senate Bill 5181, discussing their implications for parental rights, school policies, and the expanded authority of the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI). The post 12: HB1296/SB5181 What you SHOULD and NEED to Know! first appeared on Let's Go Washington.
Republicans silenced as Washington state House passes bill amending parents’ right

After hours of intense debate on the House floor Monday, majority Democrats pushed though one of the most contentious bills of the 2025 legislative session. The post Republicans silenced as Washington state House passes bill amending parents’ right first appeared on Let's Go Washington.

Southwest Washington Education (K-12)

Study finds video games lead to decreased learning interest in boys

Screen time (whether computers, tablets, phones, TV or other sources of broadcast content) has grown and grow. More studies are looking into the subject and some of the findings are concerning. Give this article a read. It appeared in The Washington Times. School-age boys become less interested in learning reading, writing and math the more […]
How are public schools in the US funded?

This information comes from USAFacts which is funded by Steve Balmer. However, when you look at their data do so with a critical eye. They lump information together that needs to be parsed to be useful. Today we explore the US in general and then finish up on Washington State. It’s also important to note […]
The OBBB Act is one of the most significant shifts in education in decades

Are you interested in k-12 school funding following the student? Are you interested in allowing parents to choose where there child/ren go to school? The following article was published at The Washington Examiner and does a good job outlining the coming changes to school choice. Hardly anyone is talking about it, but Congress has just passed one […]
How ‘Equity’ debases education

By Fyodor Kushnirsky Originally published at The American Thinker In the current backlash against DEI, most criticism is focused on the “D” — diversity — which replaces the principle of meritocracy with racial criteria in hiring, admissions, and promotions. Notorious examples of implementation include police and fire departments lowering requirements for education and physical fitness, or aviation authorities […]