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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)

Students and teachers deserve better: should Congress reform the NEA federal charter?

Today’s article comes to us from The Mountain State Policy Center Most Americans are unaware that the National Education Association (NEA) — the nation’s largest teachers’ union — enjoys a rare privilege: a federal charter granted by Congress in 1906. That puts the NEA in the same elite company as storied civic institutions like the […]
Why Kids Need to Spend Time in Nature

Being outdoors is indeed healthier for children, offering a wide range of physical, mental, and emotional benefits. Research consistently shows that time spent in nature improves children’s cognition, mood, self-esteem, and social skills, while also promoting physical health and reducing anxiety. Studies indicate that outdoor play enhances physical fitness, strengthens the immune system, and helps in […]
High pay, low test scores: Washington state teachers earn most when adjusted for cost of living

By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square Washington state ranks highest in the nation for adjusted pay among elementary, middle and high school teachers, according to USAFacts, based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. According to the data, kindergarten teachers in Washington earned the highest median salary in 2024, at $87,530. In the […]
Don’t Kill the Wonder: A Parent’s Guide to Lifelong Learning

Today’s article comes to us from our guest writer Emily Graham Some kids light up at the sight of a book or a science kit. Others need a nudge, a spark, a reason to care. But at the root of it all — before school rules or report cards — every child starts with wonder. […]