by Nicole Baumann | Apr 16, 2024 | Blog
Last week was the final push for bills to be heard in committees of the opposite chamber before continuing in the process to become law. This often includes much political maneuvering to accomplish certain agendas, and last week was no exception. Multiple bills were...
by Nicole Baumann, Advocacy Coordinator | Apr 8, 2024 | Blog
With many last-minute agendas, and only four days left to go, committee hearings are likely to be packed with the next deadline upcoming. House Side Last week, one of our key bills we oppose was heard in committee. Senate Bill (SB) 1579 by Sen. Warren Hamilton (SD 7,...
by Luisa Clausen | The O'Colly | Apr 5, 2024 | In The News
In elementary school, Reem Mansy found a special place to spend her lunch hour during Ramadan: the library. Mansy grew up in Stillwater, but her family is from Egypt. The fifth-year architecture student has watched and celebrated Ramadan for as long as she can...
by Samson Tamijani | Channel 2 News Oklahoma | Apr 4, 2024 | In The News
STILLWATER, Okla. — One woman told 2 News she’s upset after she got a knock on her door by FBI agents who wanted to ask about her social media posts. Political lecturer and Stillwater resident Rolla Abdeljawad said three people in plain clothes presented...
by Nicole Baumann, Advocacy Coordinator | Apr 1, 2024 | Blog
Although the Oklahoma Legislature took their Spring Break from March 18-March 22, last week was back to business, and back to committee hearings in the opposite chamber. House Bills An important carryover bill from last year made it through Senate Judiciary last week....
by Nicole Baumann | Mar 19, 2024 | Blog
The deadline for bills to be heard in their chamber of origin was filled with filibusters, last-minute amendments, and a fair amount of legislation that did not get heard and will be dormant for the rest of the session. This leaves us with under 300 bills left of...
by Adam Soltani | Mar 13, 2024 | Press Release
(OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, 3/13/2024) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations Oklahoma Chapter (CAIR-OK) will hold its Tenth Annual Ramadan Iftar with Elected Leaders this Friday, March 15, at 7 p.m. at Coles Garden in Oklahoma City. SEE: 2024 Ramadan Iftar with our...
by Nicole Baumann, Advocacy Coordinator | Mar 11, 2024 | Blog
With only four days left for bills to get out of their house of origin, things are getting busier every week! For more information on the bills we’re watching, keep an eye on our Bill Tracker, which is updated weekly. Senate Floor: Senate Bill (SB) 1854 by...
by Carla Hinton | The Oklahoman | Mar 9, 2024 | In The News
For several Oklahoma City Muslim groups, Ramadan is not only a holy month of fasting, but also a time of community outreach. Ramadan begins at sundown on Sunday, March 10, and the first day of fasting is Monday, March 11. It is one of the five pillars, or obligations,...
by Adam Soltani | The Oklahoman | Mar 9, 2024 | Blog
Fasting, particularly for a new Muslim, can be a jarring experience. Imagine voluntarily giving up all food and drink — including the caffeinated beverages we rely on to keep us in motion — during sunlight hours for 30 days straight! Most of us, void of the faith...