The underlying problem with the Federal and state governments is that they are too big- massive. To be vigilent with all of these gov't offices is like trying to fill a bucket with sand one grain at a time. I am so very grateful for Jeff Tozzer and his vigilence through Substack posts, podcasts, and his dedication to public service as a CRC Commissioner. At least we can become aware of some of our gov't waste, fraud, abuse, and theft thru these sources. Deception was very evident at last night's CRC meeting with a committee's intent to take a water steward survey issue from a volunteer position to an official county gov't department. If you want things to change, stand up for yourself, say something, and stay informed. Thanks, Jeff.
Equity is the result of putting in the work, dedication, and resources that creates a stake in any endeavor; the key being putting something other than unjustified resentment into the mix. Once again, out-of-context language is used to influence the ignorant and easily-led, both in government and in the private sector. Taxation without representation, with the funds being used for asserted retribution of wrong doings by people who have been dead for over a century for will not end well. Value producers fuel and power the world; 'always have, and always will. Delusional thinking by a choice few, shouting down, and attempting to silence justice is a short-lived, futile existence.
Using discrimination to abolish discrimination is the same as going to war to end war. Why does ancestry matter at all ? Preserving cultural practices is laudable, but constantly giving aboriginal descendants benefits, grants, special rights and more as payment for ancestral abuse is the antithesis of equality. Abused aboriginals and their abusers NO LONGER LIVE. What is the ultimate benefit in convincing a cultural group that they are simply unable to survive without hand outs ? This entire "native peoples" issue is based upon a false premise. My father and grandfather are both PNW natives, allowing me fewer rights than those claiming ancestral rights going back multiple generations. My daddy does not matter, while someone's else's daddy does ? We keep constantly giving to people claiming native peoples ancestry so they can practice their ancient coveted practice of operating casinos, computers, cell phones and motorized vehicles. Am I the only one seeing this as completely absurd ?
When I’m walking in the woods on our property basking in its example of gods glorious creation I take a pause to reflect on it and say to my self ……. I will tear it all up replace the natural beauty and build a Casino , petroleum station , weed shop , so I can praise the great makers glory ! Than I can sleep at night because I paid the right person the right amount of money ! I Have become that which enslaved me !
Again, it's about handouts to groups of people who will hand a portion of that money BACK TO YOU!
If I contribute $50,000 to someone's rehabilitation it ends there. It's over. Money gone is money spent... I won't get a political contribution from that person. But if I contribute thousands to a 'group', they will reward my future political efforts with donations.
Spot on. Another crisis created. Another clinic built. Another NGO funded operation. Permanent money flow-contributions to political campaigns. Next time you go into a clinic with a paper cut and are asked if you have a drug problem or behavioral issue, ask yourself who benefits from these public health inquiries pushing another "crisis" to gain more government funding to erect a clinic in your town. Keep adding more weed shops on every corner and more crisis clinics and watch Sequim sink even further. It's a racket.
Idk if anyone else has taken notice of this- but historically “pot heads” have been labeled as lazy & unmotivated. That being said, isn’t it interesting that Natures Gifts (marijuana shop) in Sequim just opened their new location in a brand new building they had constructed literally RIGHT IN FRONT of the WorkSource building off of Brackett Rd? No better way to hide a community resource than through a cloud of pot smoke if you ask me 🤷♀️ I can’t say if this was a deliberate move on their part or if the irony escaped them entirely- but it’s thought provoking at the very least
Garry, no you aren't absurd. The American Native genetic ancestry is being absorbed along with the language (how many around actually still speak their naive language?) and the reasons for ceremonies. It's now about money and power, period.
With multiple businesses and near $100 million in revenue, I'm surprised that any group (of any color, race, gender, etc) could be considered "under privileged" and in need of favoritism with grant funding. It doesn't feel equitable to other groups and individuals who are truly struggling.
But the homeless and drug addicts will most likely not bother to vote for you if you help them. THESE dollars will find their way back into the pockets of the politburo.
RESTORATIVE JUSTICE translates to others left behind to fester in homeless camps and turn to drugs. Such a simple truth.
This is MONEY LAUNDERING at its worst. Our tax money, our money, in the pockets of these groups comes right back to the politicians who 'gave' it away.
Yes, mostly. I'm not a black and white thinker and realize there are exceptions. And I am speaking from 'experience.' Your money laundering comment is right on.
Billy, I agree and disagree. There are truly mentally ill homeless people, and yes, a large proportion have contributed to their own mental illness and homelessness. Who can we help first with the best outcome of recovery?
Curious. Did you know any of your classmates in junior high or high school who were mentally ill? I didn't. But Some got into drugs heavily and could be described as mentally ill by their behavior and lifestyle.
Mental Illness is now an excuse to TREAT these people with more drugs to make them better... How's that working.
Billy, the severely mentally ill in the various schools I attended weren't integrated with the mainstream students, but as adults, without support, have found their way into the population. Yes, it is a small percent compared to the drug induced homeless population and frankly, the treatment of these people isn't working out one bit.
I went through grade school with someone that later that was diagnosed with schizophrenia. He medicated himself with various drugs to cope. He ended up dead after high school.
First served should be those with mental disabilities not continuously self inflicted. Wa State closed the institutions in the 1970's and just pushed them out the door. It was private people in our co.who first sought to provide a place they might receive assistance but this has been usurped by the recreational drug user advocates. How much has county taxed and contributed to the care and welfare of those who never had a choice? Where are their luxury apartments, panic call buttons with instructions in braille and demands for public respect?
m b, thank you. Those who have mental disabilities not self inflicted would be the ones best served first and hopefully, as you stated, "those who never had a choice" could be stabilized and monitored. If possible, many can become productive in their own care and possibly contributing citizens. : )
I’m saddened by the ignorance or spitefulness of 2 to 5% of the readership.
There WILL be a day of reckoning coming, that I have no doubt, for the state of Washington and the tribes, however it will have to run the gambit of liberal federal judges, so it will take time.
The federal DOJ is very busy cleaning up its own houses, but is already taking notes on what states need cleaning up. They have already begun to target California, and Washington and Colorado are right behind that along with New York and Massachusetts.
So we as common sense, law abiding citizens need to continue supporting Jeff, while watching, pray ing and keeping the faith that keeps us strong and united in Truth.
I wonder if/when enough Americans will become angry enough at the corruptions in ALL government to begin rejecting "government" entirely~? It this where "we" are heading because of the clearly ever-increasing criminality & corruptions in government~? As part of my professional work and duty, I have been monitoring and tracking the criminal corruptions of our American election system increasing over the past 50 years, as if "we" were frogs in slowly increasing boiling water, and I have been monitoring the corresponding rebellious attitude of many Americans who long ago started to revolt against the corruptions in government in many ways. Yes, there are some extremely ignorant voters who do vote for their own destruction and the destruction of their fellow Americans, however that sad & pitiful disgraceful group of "useful idiots" could not possibly account for the absolutely criminal direction that ALL government agencies have been on for decades now~! I don't for a second believe that humans, especially Americans, are actually voting for this now obviously destructive & lethal direction that our local and state government is currently on~! Humans just don't intentionally vote to kill themselves or to destroy their own communities and states in which they must live. Here in Washington state our elections are CLEARLY criminally corrupted by the "mail in voting only" system, where there is NO voter ID or LEGAL American citizenship security check, no secure ballot handling system, and those who are counting the votes clearly have the ability to defraud good folks of their most important and precious right to choose the Individuals who are elected in leadership roles and the direction that they demand that their state follows~! No legitimate government anywhere in America would be raising taxes to new historic levels (especially during a recession), piling on government "red tape" to prevent good folks from making an honest living, and pushing hard to violate ALL of our freedoms and rights to continue to transition us into a "government dictatorship"~! Do the folks in Washington state know that these evil criminals in our government are right now STILL Hell bent on perverting our laws and state and federal Constitution to FORCE us to take any vaccines or drugs that they demand that all men, women, and children take~? This under the direct no-nonsense threat of a weaponized armed government that fully intends to attack non-compliant citizens to fine, jail, and imprison them until they can forcibly inject us with anything that they so "mandate"~! Of course, this vile "unelected" criminal cabal that has very intentionally corrupted our state elections and weaponized our own government against us also intends to trigger a violent bloodbath, because there would obviously be an armed rejection of any such governmental attacks against us. Those of us who know that these dangerous and deadly "drugs" that the Washington state government STILL pushes to be "mandatory" are in fact fully intended to do us great harm because we do actually follow the REAL science. So, to many of us we know that any such action of government would be the exact same as an attempted murder and we would be fully within our rights to take any and all necessary steps to protect ourselves and others within our community & state~! We in our community are only seeing the very tip of the iceberg of the criminality within our government and most have no clue what REALLY is going on behind those many "closed door meetings" that are going on behind our backs~! Let us come together now in peace, so that we are not forced to come together to defend ourselves from a violent attack by those who obviously have evil intentions against us and our children~! Sincerely, Mike
Look, our tax dollars are creating the mentally ill thru drug handouts. It's entirely that simple. Don't tell me oh those poor mentally ill... Yes because you made them that way and now you want more millions to 'fix' the problem you are making worse.
TTAC Holds First Public Meeting Under New Administration
The Treasury Tribal Advisory Committee (TTAC) held its first public meeting under the Trump 2.0 administration on May 22, 2025, at the U.S. Department of the Treasury in Washington, D.C.
All seven TTAC members attended the in-person meeting, focusing on advancing key tax policy issues impacting Tribal nations.
1. W. RON ALLEN, Tribal Chair and CEO of the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe (Washington State)
2. Cora White Horse, Treasurer of the Oglala Sioux Tribe (South Dakota)
3. Will Micklin, 4th Vice President of the Central Council of Tlingit Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska (Alaska)
7. Carla Keene, Chairman of the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians (Oregon)
NATIVE Act Grants Announced
The U.S. Forest Service and American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association Select Recipients for NATIVE Act Grants
The selected project proposals aim to build infrastructure and strengthen capacity within Native communities over a two-year period. Funded through the USDA Forest Service/AIANTA NATIVE Act Grant Program.
Article from Native News Online 2025.....NIEA (National Indian Education Association) expressed support for LOCAL CONTROL OF EDUCATION, emphasizing that communities and parents are best suited to determine their children’s educational needs. It reaffirmed the importance of Tribal sovereignty in educating and protecting Indigenous children in ways that reflect and respond to community needs. NIEA welcomed the opportunity to collaborate with the Trump Administration on the development of the Ending Indoctrination Strategy, especially regarding curriculum standards, teacher certification, and professional development. NIEA maintained that Tribal histories and cultures should be included in PUBLIC SCHOOL INSTRUCTION WITH GUIDANCE AND APPROVAL FROM NATIVE NATIONS, parents, and state legislatures.
They are on the right track. I hope they can achieve these goals. Meanwhile, the rest of our children are still being Indoctrinated with progressive nonsense.
Aleta, or could it be subtle brainwashing? "With GUIDANCE AND APPROVAL from Native Nations"? Will schools be flying their sovereign Native Flags next to the US Flag? There are many cultures and people who have formed the history of the United States and deserve an equal seat and recognition in the Education Association.
well yes, it is brainwashing. It's just that I think the Tribe's agenda is appropriate for parents and children.. why can't we all have such beliefs. The Teacher's unions have ruined US education. My parents were teachers, through the 1950's and 1960's. My mother finally had enough of the union and became a children's Librarian. She felt that she could make more of a difference for good, in a child's life by introducing them to books, etc. rather than following the 'guidelines that unions created.
Anytime I read the following words that have to do with government money and contracting being able to override traditional state review processes under the guise of needing to expedite contracting red flags pop up.
MOUs with tribal governments that “expedite contracting” and override traditional state review processes.
Don't forget Dept of Commerce is under review (and more) after its audit. "State audit claims the Washington State Department of Commerce paid tens of thousands of dollars to unverified applicants and was in “noncompliance of state law” in its processing for behavioral health facility grants..." $71.4 million budgeted... the whereabouts of funding not completely known. "We lost visibility in some of those cases where we were granting this out to an organization and they were going to be in charge of compliance only after the fact did we realize it was being done improperly." "Report looked at multiple programs the auditor felt were “representing the highest risk of fraud, loss, abuse, or noncompliance.”.... More recycling of money to donate to political campaigns.
Good podcast. Still a good way to tie loose ends together and keep people up to speed with what's in your head.
I can hear you clearly, but nothing wrong with just just keeping the current setup until things are flying.
CRC... I'd offer that wrt to the BIA letter, that a clause be offered that if the county can become financially stable, >25% reserves, they can forego responding to the BIA. Carrot principle...
In states that have no tribes, I’ve witnessed hundreds of miles of internet being installed with many towns 30 to 75 miles apart.
Wyoming and Utah who have tribes have been doing the correct thing and hooking everyone up, not just tribes.
WA has been violating Federal law for a very long time now, and no one has called them on it, instead choosing to wink and look the other way. After all, the tribes were horribly mistreated 5 or 6 generations ago, and it falls to this current generation to make up for it in spades.
Justice was absent back when, and now justice is absent once again.
If you voted for Ferguson, Mike Chapman, et al., you voted for this. Not me.
The underlying problem with the Federal and state governments is that they are too big- massive. To be vigilent with all of these gov't offices is like trying to fill a bucket with sand one grain at a time. I am so very grateful for Jeff Tozzer and his vigilence through Substack posts, podcasts, and his dedication to public service as a CRC Commissioner. At least we can become aware of some of our gov't waste, fraud, abuse, and theft thru these sources. Deception was very evident at last night's CRC meeting with a committee's intent to take a water steward survey issue from a volunteer position to an official county gov't department. If you want things to change, stand up for yourself, say something, and stay informed. Thanks, Jeff.
Equity is simply the liberal term for racism. We all see it everyday in this state.
Equity is the result of putting in the work, dedication, and resources that creates a stake in any endeavor; the key being putting something other than unjustified resentment into the mix. Once again, out-of-context language is used to influence the ignorant and easily-led, both in government and in the private sector. Taxation without representation, with the funds being used for asserted retribution of wrong doings by people who have been dead for over a century for will not end well. Value producers fuel and power the world; 'always have, and always will. Delusional thinking by a choice few, shouting down, and attempting to silence justice is a short-lived, futile existence.
Using discrimination to abolish discrimination is the same as going to war to end war. Why does ancestry matter at all ? Preserving cultural practices is laudable, but constantly giving aboriginal descendants benefits, grants, special rights and more as payment for ancestral abuse is the antithesis of equality. Abused aboriginals and their abusers NO LONGER LIVE. What is the ultimate benefit in convincing a cultural group that they are simply unable to survive without hand outs ? This entire "native peoples" issue is based upon a false premise. My father and grandfather are both PNW natives, allowing me fewer rights than those claiming ancestral rights going back multiple generations. My daddy does not matter, while someone's else's daddy does ? We keep constantly giving to people claiming native peoples ancestry so they can practice their ancient coveted practice of operating casinos, computers, cell phones and motorized vehicles. Am I the only one seeing this as completely absurd ?
When I’m walking in the woods on our property basking in its example of gods glorious creation I take a pause to reflect on it and say to my self ……. I will tear it all up replace the natural beauty and build a Casino , petroleum station , weed shop , so I can praise the great makers glory ! Than I can sleep at night because I paid the right person the right amount of money ! I Have become that which enslaved me !
Again, it's about handouts to groups of people who will hand a portion of that money BACK TO YOU!
If I contribute $50,000 to someone's rehabilitation it ends there. It's over. Money gone is money spent... I won't get a political contribution from that person. But if I contribute thousands to a 'group', they will reward my future political efforts with donations.
Spot on. Another crisis created. Another clinic built. Another NGO funded operation. Permanent money flow-contributions to political campaigns. Next time you go into a clinic with a paper cut and are asked if you have a drug problem or behavioral issue, ask yourself who benefits from these public health inquiries pushing another "crisis" to gain more government funding to erect a clinic in your town. Keep adding more weed shops on every corner and more crisis clinics and watch Sequim sink even further. It's a racket.
EXACTLY!!! Comment of the day.
Idk if anyone else has taken notice of this- but historically “pot heads” have been labeled as lazy & unmotivated. That being said, isn’t it interesting that Natures Gifts (marijuana shop) in Sequim just opened their new location in a brand new building they had constructed literally RIGHT IN FRONT of the WorkSource building off of Brackett Rd? No better way to hide a community resource than through a cloud of pot smoke if you ask me 🤷♀️ I can’t say if this was a deliberate move on their part or if the irony escaped them entirely- but it’s thought provoking at the very least
Ha, ha... I hadn't thought of that.
Right?! My brain hamster had a spastic run on the wheel over that one 🤣
LOL.
Garry, no you aren't absurd. The American Native genetic ancestry is being absorbed along with the language (how many around actually still speak their naive language?) and the reasons for ceremonies. It's now about money and power, period.
Your common sense, appears to be uncommon by those getting money for pimping out their souls.
With multiple businesses and near $100 million in revenue, I'm surprised that any group (of any color, race, gender, etc) could be considered "under privileged" and in need of favoritism with grant funding. It doesn't feel equitable to other groups and individuals who are truly struggling.
But the homeless and drug addicts will most likely not bother to vote for you if you help them. THESE dollars will find their way back into the pockets of the politburo.
RESTORATIVE JUSTICE translates to others left behind to fester in homeless camps and turn to drugs. Such a simple truth.
This is MONEY LAUNDERING at its worst. Our tax money, our money, in the pockets of these groups comes right back to the politicians who 'gave' it away.
In agreement, but not in that order. Mentally ill -> Drugs -> homeless. Homeless is the rock bottom.
You really think they are mentally ill??? I think the drugs created the brain that is now called mentally ill.
Yes, mostly. I'm not a black and white thinker and realize there are exceptions. And I am speaking from 'experience.' Your money laundering comment is right on.
Billy, I agree and disagree. There are truly mentally ill homeless people, and yes, a large proportion have contributed to their own mental illness and homelessness. Who can we help first with the best outcome of recovery?
Curious. Did you know any of your classmates in junior high or high school who were mentally ill? I didn't. But Some got into drugs heavily and could be described as mentally ill by their behavior and lifestyle.
Mental Illness is now an excuse to TREAT these people with more drugs to make them better... How's that working.
Billy, the severely mentally ill in the various schools I attended weren't integrated with the mainstream students, but as adults, without support, have found their way into the population. Yes, it is a small percent compared to the drug induced homeless population and frankly, the treatment of these people isn't working out one bit.
Of course not, but, you would have heard someone's brother or sister was mentally ill. And you did not.
Yes, and I see some of them wandering the streets in rags, with cart in tow. It is absolutely a mental health crisis.
Made by your tax dollars.
I went through grade school with someone that later that was diagnosed with schizophrenia. He medicated himself with various drugs to cope. He ended up dead after high school.
oh, and he died in an old hotel downtown, all alone.
First served should be those with mental disabilities not continuously self inflicted. Wa State closed the institutions in the 1970's and just pushed them out the door. It was private people in our co.who first sought to provide a place they might receive assistance but this has been usurped by the recreational drug user advocates. How much has county taxed and contributed to the care and welfare of those who never had a choice? Where are their luxury apartments, panic call buttons with instructions in braille and demands for public respect?
m b, thank you. Those who have mental disabilities not self inflicted would be the ones best served first and hopefully, as you stated, "those who never had a choice" could be stabilized and monitored. If possible, many can become productive in their own care and possibly contributing citizens. : )
I love the podcast always ready for next one.
I’m saddened by the ignorance or spitefulness of 2 to 5% of the readership.
There WILL be a day of reckoning coming, that I have no doubt, for the state of Washington and the tribes, however it will have to run the gambit of liberal federal judges, so it will take time.
The federal DOJ is very busy cleaning up its own houses, but is already taking notes on what states need cleaning up. They have already begun to target California, and Washington and Colorado are right behind that along with New York and Massachusetts.
So we as common sense, law abiding citizens need to continue supporting Jeff, while watching, pray ing and keeping the faith that keeps us strong and united in Truth.
I wonder if/when enough Americans will become angry enough at the corruptions in ALL government to begin rejecting "government" entirely~? It this where "we" are heading because of the clearly ever-increasing criminality & corruptions in government~? As part of my professional work and duty, I have been monitoring and tracking the criminal corruptions of our American election system increasing over the past 50 years, as if "we" were frogs in slowly increasing boiling water, and I have been monitoring the corresponding rebellious attitude of many Americans who long ago started to revolt against the corruptions in government in many ways. Yes, there are some extremely ignorant voters who do vote for their own destruction and the destruction of their fellow Americans, however that sad & pitiful disgraceful group of "useful idiots" could not possibly account for the absolutely criminal direction that ALL government agencies have been on for decades now~! I don't for a second believe that humans, especially Americans, are actually voting for this now obviously destructive & lethal direction that our local and state government is currently on~! Humans just don't intentionally vote to kill themselves or to destroy their own communities and states in which they must live. Here in Washington state our elections are CLEARLY criminally corrupted by the "mail in voting only" system, where there is NO voter ID or LEGAL American citizenship security check, no secure ballot handling system, and those who are counting the votes clearly have the ability to defraud good folks of their most important and precious right to choose the Individuals who are elected in leadership roles and the direction that they demand that their state follows~! No legitimate government anywhere in America would be raising taxes to new historic levels (especially during a recession), piling on government "red tape" to prevent good folks from making an honest living, and pushing hard to violate ALL of our freedoms and rights to continue to transition us into a "government dictatorship"~! Do the folks in Washington state know that these evil criminals in our government are right now STILL Hell bent on perverting our laws and state and federal Constitution to FORCE us to take any vaccines or drugs that they demand that all men, women, and children take~? This under the direct no-nonsense threat of a weaponized armed government that fully intends to attack non-compliant citizens to fine, jail, and imprison them until they can forcibly inject us with anything that they so "mandate"~! Of course, this vile "unelected" criminal cabal that has very intentionally corrupted our state elections and weaponized our own government against us also intends to trigger a violent bloodbath, because there would obviously be an armed rejection of any such governmental attacks against us. Those of us who know that these dangerous and deadly "drugs" that the Washington state government STILL pushes to be "mandatory" are in fact fully intended to do us great harm because we do actually follow the REAL science. So, to many of us we know that any such action of government would be the exact same as an attempted murder and we would be fully within our rights to take any and all necessary steps to protect ourselves and others within our community & state~! We in our community are only seeing the very tip of the iceberg of the criminality within our government and most have no clue what REALLY is going on behind those many "closed door meetings" that are going on behind our backs~! Let us come together now in peace, so that we are not forced to come together to defend ourselves from a violent attack by those who obviously have evil intentions against us and our children~! Sincerely, Mike
Jeff, Audio wasn’t too bad, but I’m listening. Thanks.
Look, our tax dollars are creating the mentally ill thru drug handouts. It's entirely that simple. Don't tell me oh those poor mentally ill... Yes because you made them that way and now you want more millions to 'fix' the problem you are making worse.
TTAC Holds First Public Meeting Under New Administration
The Treasury Tribal Advisory Committee (TTAC) held its first public meeting under the Trump 2.0 administration on May 22, 2025, at the U.S. Department of the Treasury in Washington, D.C.
All seven TTAC members attended the in-person meeting, focusing on advancing key tax policy issues impacting Tribal nations.
1. W. RON ALLEN, Tribal Chair and CEO of the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe (Washington State)
2. Cora White Horse, Treasurer of the Oglala Sioux Tribe (South Dakota)
3. Will Micklin, 4th Vice President of the Central Council of Tlingit Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska (Alaska)
4. Rodney Butler, Chairman, Mashantucket Pequot Tribe (Connecticut)
5. Chief Allan, Chairman, Coeur d’Alene Tribe (Idaho)
6. Martin Tucker, CFO, Choctaw Nation (Oklahoma)
7. Carla Keene, Chairman of the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians (Oregon)
NATIVE Act Grants Announced
The U.S. Forest Service and American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association Select Recipients for NATIVE Act Grants
The selected project proposals aim to build infrastructure and strengthen capacity within Native communities over a two-year period. Funded through the USDA Forest Service/AIANTA NATIVE Act Grant Program.
This is another example of the article really coming to life in the comments. Thanks Jennifer!
Article from Native News Online 2025.....NIEA (National Indian Education Association) expressed support for LOCAL CONTROL OF EDUCATION, emphasizing that communities and parents are best suited to determine their children’s educational needs. It reaffirmed the importance of Tribal sovereignty in educating and protecting Indigenous children in ways that reflect and respond to community needs. NIEA welcomed the opportunity to collaborate with the Trump Administration on the development of the Ending Indoctrination Strategy, especially regarding curriculum standards, teacher certification, and professional development. NIEA maintained that Tribal histories and cultures should be included in PUBLIC SCHOOL INSTRUCTION WITH GUIDANCE AND APPROVAL FROM NATIVE NATIONS, parents, and state legislatures.
They are on the right track. I hope they can achieve these goals. Meanwhile, the rest of our children are still being Indoctrinated with progressive nonsense.
Aleta, or could it be subtle brainwashing? "With GUIDANCE AND APPROVAL from Native Nations"? Will schools be flying their sovereign Native Flags next to the US Flag? There are many cultures and people who have formed the history of the United States and deserve an equal seat and recognition in the Education Association.
well yes, it is brainwashing. It's just that I think the Tribe's agenda is appropriate for parents and children.. why can't we all have such beliefs. The Teacher's unions have ruined US education. My parents were teachers, through the 1950's and 1960's. My mother finally had enough of the union and became a children's Librarian. She felt that she could make more of a difference for good, in a child's life by introducing them to books, etc. rather than following the 'guidelines that unions created.
Above is an example of FUNDING FUNDING EVERYWHERE, BUT NOT A DROP FOR US!
Anytime I read the following words that have to do with government money and contracting being able to override traditional state review processes under the guise of needing to expedite contracting red flags pop up.
MOUs with tribal governments that “expedite contracting” and override traditional state review processes.
Michael-
I am angry enough… 🥸
MANY are angry.
However, it is not the articles that Jeff writes as much as it is he “shows up”.
He “takes matters” takes…
When all the people, including me and you, stand up, & GO to ALL the meetings… ALL!
Then, WE make a difference.
I hope that those that scoff and complain.. will be the ones to rise above with solutions.
Get involved.. volunteer..
Because it is not over yet!
Show up on ZOOM if not in person.
I worked full time and did all the things..
Lets find the solution.
Let’s agree to show up.
God Bless. 🇺🇸❤️💪🏼🙏🏼💥
Don't forget Dept of Commerce is under review (and more) after its audit. "State audit claims the Washington State Department of Commerce paid tens of thousands of dollars to unverified applicants and was in “noncompliance of state law” in its processing for behavioral health facility grants..." $71.4 million budgeted... the whereabouts of funding not completely known. "We lost visibility in some of those cases where we were granting this out to an organization and they were going to be in charge of compliance only after the fact did we realize it was being done improperly." "Report looked at multiple programs the auditor felt were “representing the highest risk of fraud, loss, abuse, or noncompliance.”.... More recycling of money to donate to political campaigns.
Good podcast. Still a good way to tie loose ends together and keep people up to speed with what's in your head.
I can hear you clearly, but nothing wrong with just just keeping the current setup until things are flying.
CRC... I'd offer that wrt to the BIA letter, that a clause be offered that if the county can become financially stable, >25% reserves, they can forego responding to the BIA. Carrot principle...
MK, you’re absolutely correct!
In states that have no tribes, I’ve witnessed hundreds of miles of internet being installed with many towns 30 to 75 miles apart.
Wyoming and Utah who have tribes have been doing the correct thing and hooking everyone up, not just tribes.
WA has been violating Federal law for a very long time now, and no one has called them on it, instead choosing to wink and look the other way. After all, the tribes were horribly mistreated 5 or 6 generations ago, and it falls to this current generation to make up for it in spades.
Justice was absent back when, and now justice is absent once again.
Discrimination? Ha ha!
Nothing to see here….move along now!