Our top focus for the rest of the legislative session What you can do As the potential harm that could follow from Oklahoma’s huge $611 million budget hole has really hit home, Together Oklahoma is focusing on stopping a tax cut that was never intended to happen in these conditions. Legislators must be persuaded to […]
Author Archives: Kara Joy McKee
Together Oklahoma Update: Spring into action!
It’s spring! There are 9 weeks left in session, and the Oklahoma state budget is in crisis. That brings us to… ACTION ALERT: Really important decisions are being made right now about next years budget. Put in your address at http://togetherok.org/halt-the-tax-cut/ to get connected with your legislators and find sample language for a letter to them. […]
Together Tuesdays Update: almost half way there!
Thanks for staying engaged! We are nearing mid-session and we have some really great opportunities to work together for the common good. Your calls to your legislators are making a difference that we can see. As you know, last week was the deadline for passing bills through their house of origin. That means some bills […]
Together Tuesdays Update: Bills on the move.
This week all bills must be out of their house of origin! Read on to see how several of our priorities are doing and what you can do to help them along. Get Smart on Crime: HB 2168, which will make it easier for Oklahomans with a felony record to obtain job licenses to work, will […]
Together Tuesdays Update: Bills are out of committee, so let’s get focused.
In this Together Tuesdays Update we will continue to focus on our priorities that hit that sweet spot of important, urgent, and achievable. What happened in the last week AND what you can do next At this point, with a few exceptions, all the bills that will be heard this session are out of committee.Below is […]
Together Tuesdays Update: Stop con con in committee and the how of the budget hole
In this Together Tuesdays Update I’ll very briefly cover these few important things: What happened in the last week? Advocacy Alert: Con Con bills in committee Issue Spotlight: Explaining the budget hole How together we are making a difference What happened in the past week? Right now bills are passing in committee and moving to the House […]
Seven Ways to Boost Your Voice
Does this sound familiar? You hear about some out-there proposal at the state Legislature, or you know about some good idea that’s not getting done, and you get inspired to mobilize – to speak up so our elected officials will hear you. What do you? In this Together Tuesday update I’ll very briefly cover these […]
Seven Ways to Get Your Legislators’ Attention
Does this sound familiar? You hear about some out-there proposal at the state Legislature, or you know about some good idea that’s not getting done, and you get inspired to mobilize – to speak up so our elected officials will hear you. What do you? The first answer that comes to many of our minds […]
A Smart on Crime victory!
Success! Legislators heard from you about our Get Smart on Crime priority and the much needed HB2168 passed the Criminal Justice and Corrections committee yesterday 8-2. Hooray! The bill would lessen many of the barriers that prevent ex-felons from getting a job after leaving prison or probation, and you can check out a summary and talking […]
Together Tuesday Update: Advocacy Alert for Con Con and Election Reform
Dear friends, Here is the easy part! At the beginning of session there are fewer people you have to convince in order to make a difference, and there are far fewer voices clamoring for legislators’ attention. Our best time all year to have a real impact is now! Each Tuesday throughout the legislative session I’ll […]
