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DOGE Washington Classes continue – no shortage of fraud and waste to uncover…

If you were not in one of our dozen classes we put on earlier this year, never fear, there are more opportunities to learn how to DOGE Washington State. 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 […] The post DOGE Washington Classes continue – no shortage of fraud and waste to uncover… first appeared on We the Governed.
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.

Let’s Go Washington

LEAKED DEM GAME PLAN: SAY ONE THING, DO THE OPPOSITE

REDMOND, WA - Washingtonians have been experiencing whiplash this legislative session and unfortunately, it’s not the 2014 Miles Teller classic. The post LEAKED DEM GAME PLAN: SAY ONE THING, DO THE OPPOSITE first appeared on Let's Go Washington.
WA millionaire income tax: Will Senate Bill 6346 pass before the 2026 session ends?

Eight days remain in the 2026 Washington state legislative session in Olympia, and Senate Bill 6346, the proposed millionaire income tax, still hasn’t reached the House floor. The post WA millionaire income tax: Will Senate Bill 6346 pass before the 2026 session ends? first appeared on Let's Go Washington.
‘Should Boys Be Allowed to Compete in Girls’ Sports?’ discussion in Lynnwood March 14

A roundtable discussion “Should Boys Be Allowed to Compete in Girls’ Sports?” has been scheduled for 7 p.m. Saturday, March 14 at the Lynnwood Event Center, 3711 196th St. S.W., Lynnwood. The post ‘Should Boys Be Allowed to Compete in Girls’ Sports?’ discussion in Lynnwood March 14 first appeared on Let's Go Washington.
WATCH: Democrats’ Income Tax Plan: What It Means for You

Let’s Go Washington’s, Brian Heywood joined the John Curley Show to talk about the push by Democratic lawmakers in Olympia to implement an income tax. The post WATCH: Democrats’ Income Tax Plan: What It Means for You first appeared on Let's Go Washington.

Southwest Washington Education (K-12)

Growth of staff vs students for the last 23 years

A gentleman (Jeff Myers) out of Oregon put together an interactive website for the entire USA where you can choose your state and school district. The website is: https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/jmyers/viz/HowStudentEnrollmentandStaffingHaveChangedOverTime/StudentandStaffChangesoverTime The data shows the time (1992-93 to 2024-25) and student headcount change vs. staff headcount (with options to look at teachers and/or support staff). It’s enlightening […]
Creativity decline in school age children

Is the move to using tech impacting creativity in our children? In our efforts to be perfect are we getting so rigid and structured that creativity goes by the wayside? Kyung Hee Kim, a professor of creativity and innovation at the College of William & Mary, has conducted extensive research indicating a significant decline in […]
Conservative parents and teachers unions become unlikely allies fighting tech in schools

Too much of anything is bad. Classrooms have been moving to 1:1 computers for a decade. Typed notes are retained less than hand written. Research has become “as the AI” leading to lack of development of reading, analytic and reasoning skills. Todays article shares information and examples of how this movement to tech has caused […]
Tech in schools is a problem?

Want to do some reaching about how and why too much tech in classrooms is causing issues? Rising concerns over tech in schools Internal documents reveal Google’s work in schools aims to create a “pipeline of future users.” In Los Angeles, a growing group of parents say school-mandated iPads are leading to behavior problems. Parents are forming a loose […]