Whew! It just got a little bit easier for advocates to focus on what is going on at the Legislature. Last week the list of living bills shrunk as we passed the March 10th deadline for bills to make it out of either the full House or the full Senate. As you may recall, we had […]
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Together Tuesday: It’s Raining, It’s Pouring…
Action Alert: Use the Rainy Day Fund Now to Prevent Severe Harm to Oklahoma As a member of Together Oklahoma you may be well aware that last week we found out that the mid-year budget cuts are going to be even bigger than we had feared. These on top of years of other steep cuts […]
Super Together Tuesday Update!
We all want power to help create the Oklahoma we want to see and it can be difficult to know what power we actually already have and what makes the most difference. Time to celebrate! Most legislators never hear from their constituents about most issues BUT when they do hear from us we can make a difference! […]
Update for the final week that bills can pass out of committees.
Here is your Together Oklahoma update for the final week that bills can pass out of committees. As always, we’re doing our best to give you the tools that help you become the best advocate for fair and adequate funding that you can be. Thanks for all that you do to make Oklahoma better! Budget […]
Action Alerts, Videos, Upcoming TOK Events
Your legislators are in committees voting bills up and down right now. They hear from some of their constituents about what matters to them. Are they hearing from you? Together Oklahoma coalition is here to let you know how to make Oklahoma better with public policies that are important, achievable, and uniquely suited to you as an […]
Action Alert: Expand Opportunities for Oklahomans with Past Convictions
Action Alert: Expand Opportunities for Oklahomans with Past Convictions This afternoon, Tuesday, February 9th, the House Business, Labor and Retirement committee is scheduled to hear HB 2585, a measure that would allow Oklahomans with felony records a fair chance to rejoin the workforce. The bill, authored by Rep. Mark Lepak (R-Claremore), would protect formerly convicted […]
Small group meetings with you and your legislators
It is time for you and your fellow constituents to have face to face meetings with your state legislators and their legislative assistants. You may feel a little nervous but remember, the legislators need our help to get this right and TOK has some step by step instructions to help you have a successful meetings. […]
Together Tuesday: Upcoming webinar, events, and statewide efforts to make Oklahoma better!
The legislative session has begun! Do you want to better understand how things work at the State Capitol and how you can make a difference? You can download the OK Policy 2016 Legislative Primer HERE. You can also Join Oklahoma Policy Institute next Thursday, Feb. 11th for our first 2016 Webinar on Oklahoma Advocacy and […]
Are you resolute?
Reflecting on the year that has passed and looking ahead offers opportunities for changes. As you take this time of contemplation for yourself, please extend your reflections to the ripples that spread out around you. We each have influence on ourselves, our loved ones, peers, community, greater society, and the world. We have the ability […]
Together Tuesday: RSVP for Tulsa and OKC meet ups
Many thanks to everyone who has taken the time to meet with me about founding these chapters in the past month. I know there are many more of you who care to be involved and I hope we have a chance to talk soon. These meetings are open to the public but I ask that […]