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 […]
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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 […]
Together Tuesdays: A TOK chapter near you and join the policy boot camp
If you are brand new to the coalition I’d like to extend a warm welcome! Together Oklahoma (TOK) is a non-partisan coalition of grassroots advocacy groups, non-profits, and concerned citizens. We believe that for Oklahoma to be a prosperous state, we must adequately fund and protect the core public services that create well-educated, healthy, safe, […]
Together Tuesdays Update: Who is advocating for you in Oklahoma?
The Legislative session just ended a few weeks ago, but we’ve already started getting ready for next year. In these months without the pressures of monitoring bills and advocating to lawmakers, now is the best time to grow our team. To do that, we need your help. What groups, organizations, and influential individuals do […]
Together Tuesday Update: OK Policy coming to a pizza party near you!
Most public policy events happen in OKC or Tulsa but rural Oklahoma matters and the Together Oklahoma team and the OK Policy staff are enthusiastic to be heading to Chandler this week for our Post Session Wrap-Up party at Giorgio’s Pizza. Now is the time to RSVP if you haven’t already. Go to this link […]
Together Tuesdays Update: Post Session Wrap-Up Party and Budget Highlights
As promised we are going to have a Post Session Wrap-Up Party in District 28 to celebrate their success in the Forgotten Fourteen competition! Please RSVP for a free ticket HERE to join members of the Together Oklahoma Coalition and the staff of the Oklahoma Policy Institute, including Executive Director David Blatt, on Wednesday, June […]
