Did you vote in the June primary election? If so, great! Now, are you going to vote in the runoff primary election? Oklahomans did a great job of turning out for the primary election, but we still have work to do. It’s time to head to the polls once again! Tomorrow is election day for the runoff primary. Historically, voter turnout in the runoff has been abysmal. Let’s change that. Watch this short video to see why voting in the runoff is so important.
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Tomorrow is primary election day!
Tomorrow is the day! It’s the last chance to vote in the primary election. Advocates made big strides in the push for better funded schools and core services, but our work isn’t done. One of the most important things we can do is vote for people that will continue the work of building a fair […]
You can help protect SoonerCare for thousands of families
Everyone should have the security of quality health care in times of need. Oklahomans shouldn’t have to worry if they can afford to see a doctor when they’re ill or get their asthma medication, insulin or other life-saving treatments. Sadly, that is what’s happening. Lawmakers have ordered Oklahoma’s Medicaid officials to make a plan that […]
The deadline to register for the primary elections is June 1st!
This has been a memorable year in Oklahoma politics. In addition to our regular legislative session, we had not one, but two special sessions. We saw tens of thousands of teachers descend on the Capitol in the teacher walkout. For the first time in over a decade, we passed tax increases to give teachers and […]
ACT NOW: Protect SoonerCare for Thousands of Oklahoma families
SoonerCare was designed to be a safety net program to ensure that low-income families receive medical care. It is how we make sure that people living in poverty have access to a flu-shot, an inhaler or access to life-saving medication. SoonerCare was never designed to be a jobs program. Unfortunately, the Oklahoma legislature is attempting […]
Ask Gov. Fallin to veto these anti-family bills
In the last few days of legislative session, Oklahoma lawmakers pushed through three bills that are harmful to Oklahoma children and families. These bills have now gone to Governor Fallin for her signature or veto. Please call Gov. Fallin today at (405) 521-2342 and ask her to veto these harmful bills: SB 1221 would make it easier […]
The walkout is over. Here’s how teachers and advocates won.
Two weeks ago teachers, state employees, and supporters decided that they had had enough. Enough of overcrowded classrooms and the exodus of teachers to neighboring states. Enough of state employees who are overworked and under-paid. Enough of cuts to core services putting our most vulnerable citizens at risk. Enough of refusing to invest in Oklahoma. […]
SoonerCare work requirements will be harmful to families
Multiple bills have been filed this session that would threaten health care coverage for struggling parents. HB 2932 and SB 1179 would end SoonerCare coverage for low-income parents who fail to complete work, training, or volunteer requirements. We have many good options to get people into the workforce, but taking away Oklahomans’ access to health care isn’t one of […]
3,313 parents are counting on their representatives to vote NO to SB 1030 on Tuesday
SB 1030 would slash the income cutoff for low-income parents to be eligible for SoonerCare, ending health coverage for thousands of Oklahomans. Under this bill, a single mother with one child would be too wealthy for SoonerCare if she made more than $275 per month. This new cutoff would be lower than every state in the […]
Taking health care from struggling parents is no way to fix the budget
Oklahoma already has one of the strictest standards for Medicaid enrollment in the country. A single parent with one child taking home $625 dollars per month makes too much to be eligible. SB 1030 would cut that threshold even lower. The monthly income limit for a single mother with one child would be just $275 per month. […]
