Sorry to be alarmist, but it really is that bad, right? If our legislators don’t choose enough revenue options for the budget, nursing homes and hospitals will close, schools will cut teachers and class days — and that’s just the start. What a mess! We don’t want to see that kind of Oklahoma. Time is […]
Category Archives: Together Tuesday Updates
The Big Picture and What to Do About the Budget
This legislative session is scheduled to end on Friday, May 27th. You have JUST A COUPLE OF WEEKS to get your friends to join us in calling and visiting their legislators to impress them with our need for a better budget. Let’s do this! The Big Picture Let’s keep the big picture in mind. Right […]
A dream you dream together is reality!
We are all dreaming of a better budget where we can avoid massive cuts to schools, health care, and more. I dream of what Oklahoma could look like if every single person in the state took responsibility for the TWO legislators that represent each of us. If you’ve already made sure your two legislators have […]
We see you out there making a difference!
For years folks have been saying “Oklahoma will have to hit the bottom before we bounce back up”. Well, it looks like that bounce is happening! Every day we see more articles about the budget crisis, more posts about conversations with legislators, more questions from constituents who have become better budget advocates for the very […]
Are we leaving it up to chance?
Now that we are past the drama of who is filing for office, legislators are more ready to make decisions about the budget. Will they make decisions based on your input or are you leaving the fate of our great state up to chance? Three reasons your two legislators may listen to you: Because you […]
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 […]
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 […]
