by Nicole Baumann, CAIR-OK Advocacy Coordinator | Jun 24, 2024 | Blog
With the conclusion of the 59th Session of the Oklahoma Legislature, it is time to evaluate what resulted from four months packed with committee meetings, floor hearings, rallies, and more. At the beginning of the session, we filtered through over 4,000 bills and...
Every legislative session concludes with the discussion of the state budget, and every year this moment proves to be highly contentious in every corner of the capitol. Last year, the Governor called multiple special sessions related to the budget, in particular income...
With a little over two weeks of the legislative session left, the final days are dominated with budget talks, vetoes, and more. This week also saw the 10th annual Muslim Day at the Capitol on Monday and Wednesday was Hispanic Cultural Day that also featured a rally...
by Hayden Vasquez, Policy and Advocacy Intern | May 6, 2024 | Blog
(This week’s update was written by Policy & Advocacy Intern Hayden Vasquez !) Oklahoma has experienced another week of substantial activity within the legislature. As we approach the sine die adjournment of both the Oklahoma House and Senate, both chambers...
by Gabriela Dodd, Policy & Advocacy Intern | Apr 29, 2024 | Blog
(This week’s update was written by our Spring Policy & Advocacy Intern Gabriela Dodd!) Last week was a tumultuous time for House and Senate floor hearings as bills sought to meet the third reading deadline. From bills attacking undocumented immigrants and...
