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, […]
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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 […]
The Forgotten Fourteen Contest!
Who are the Forgotten Fourteen? It’s a contest! The maps on this post show the senate districts broken into three categories by color. As you know, the past few weeks we have been urging you to contact your legislators to halt an ill-advised income tax cut that will require even deeper cuts to critical services […]
Some great wins to celebrate with one last push!
The deadline for bills to pass both chambers and head to the governor or conference committee was yesterday. That means our focus is narrowed and we have some successes to celebrate but the work is not done! Our coalition WON on stopping the call for a Constitutional Convention and passing some great criminal justice reforms […]
Who, When, and How of visits to your legislators
Face to face is the strongest way to tell your legislators and their staff about your priorities. Here are some tips for making your visit to the Capitol a meeting that will be remembered. Who do you need to talk to? You can find direct contact information for the office of your Senator and […]
Together Tuesdays Update: Oklahomans standing together
This past weekend, many of us shared stories of where we were on April, 19th 1995. On that tragic day I had the opportunity to volunteer to support the waiting families and the rescue teams, and what always stands out in my mind is the way Oklahomans came together. We are that kind of people! […]
Online voter registration needs one last boost from YOU
Hooray! This week were are celebrating that both houses of the legislature passed SB 313 to allow online voter registration for Oklahoma citizens! Now it’s in Governor Fallin’s hands. Today is a great day to call the governor’s office at (405) 521-2342 to let Governor Fallin know that you want her to sign SB 313 into law right away! […]
Together Tuesdays Update: A face to remember and a tax cut to halt
Here’s what you can do this week: Sign up for a day to visit the Capitol Share our easy-to-use form to contact legislators If you lead a business or organization, please endorse this sign-on letter or share it with leaders you know. Print handbills to spread the word about halting the tax cut Contact your […]
Together Tuesdays Update: Halt the Tax Cut to avoid more budget cuts!
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 […]
