State of the State 2024

State of the State 2024

Another year, another State of the State, and another pre-state of the state protest. Last year, Governor Kevin Stitt’s State of the State address marking the start of the legislative session included protests calling out the massive amounts of legislation filed...
Medical Assistance

Medical Assistance

Medical Assistance During the summer of 2023, Ruslan Ahasan, Health Equity Coordinator, visited members of the Afghan community to conduct focus groups. During those visits, he learned that many Afghan neighbors faced challenges trying to schedule medical appointments...
Inside an Interim Study

Inside an Interim Study

Between the end of session in May, repeated special sessions, and campaign announcements, the legislators at our State Capitol have also been hosting interim studies. With dozens filed, and some being completed (including one of our own) what do these really entail?...
Vaccinations for Children

Vaccinations for Children

Vaccinations for Children After multiple visits with the resettled Afghan community residing in OKC, it came to our attention that the dental crisis amongst the community was an acute crisis. Due to the financial challenges, time sensitive issues, and transportation...