Most Oklahomans agree that government has an essential role in ensuring that vulnerable individuals and families can meet their basic needs when times are toughest. These basic supports are often called “human services.” They are the safety net that makes sure everyone has a foundation to reach their potential and fully contribute to the community. The benefits go […]
Monthly Archives: January 2017
Advocacy with Minimal, Medium, or More Effort
Don’t be fooled by those who throw their hands up in the air saying “There’s nothing we can do about it!” when it comes to the state budget and other issues we care about. There are things everyone can do right now –none of us should wait until the next election to act. To clarify exactly […]
Action time and Health Care Facts
Before we get to the health care facts I’d like to give you all one last reminder about the OK Policy State Budget Summit. This is THE BEST opportunity we advocates will have to learn about how our resources are being invested, what lies ahead, and how to take this information and translate it into […]
8 facts about health care funding in Oklahoma (#Betterok Budget Bootcamp)
Health is decided by far more than the health care one receives. Some estimates argue that health care is responsible for perhaps 10 percent of one’s actual health, with factors such as employment, food insecurity, housing, literacy, and many more all playing a part in determining health outcomes. However, being able to see a doctor […]
Education Funding Facts and Upcoming Events with TOK!
Much of America’s prosperity is thanks to our long history of public investments in education. In fact, article 13 of Oklahoma’s Constitution declares: “The Legislature shall establish and maintain a system of free public schools wherein all the children of the State may be educated.” You saw last week in our 8 key facts about Oklahoma’s […]
8 key facts about education funding in Oklahoma (#Betterok Budget Bootcamp)
Much of America’s prosperity is thanks to our long history of public investments in education. Early in our nation’s history we recognized that education was the key to our social and economic future. Publicly-funded colleges were created before the American Revolution and were expanded with federal assistance in the 19th century. Public schools were invented […]
8 key facts about Oklahoma’s budget (#betterok Budget Bootcamp)
“The budget is not just a collection of numbers, but an expression of our values and aspirations.” This quote by U.S. Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew is an important starting point when we think about the state budget. Like a family that acts out its values when deciding how much to spend on things like saving for […]
Kicking off the #betterok Budget Bootcamp!
In 2016, Together Oklahoma increased efforts to expand our membership and empower more Oklahomans to fight for a better state budget. With many new members on board as we begin a new year and approach the 2017 legislative session, we felt it important to educate our members on how the state budget effects issues that affect us […]
