by Missy Washington & Tye Reynolds, Spring 2025 Policy & Advocacy Interns | Mar 11, 2025 | Blog
February, the opening of the state’s legislative session, is a busy month for the CAIR Oklahoma Government Affairs Department. Of the over 4,000 bills and resolutions filed in January, fewer than half will proceed to the next step in the legislative process. The...
Twenty-nine statewide and local organizations released a joint statement on Thursday that praised Gov. Kevin Stitt and state Senate President Pro Tempore Lonnie Paxton for recent comments the groups believe affirmed the importance of all students feeling safe in...
by Missy Washington, Spring 2025 Policy & Advocacy Intern | Feb 9, 2025 | Blog
The 2025 State of the State Address, given by Governor Kevin Stitt, presented an optimistic outlook on Oklahoma’s economic growth, business climate, education system, and public policy. However, a closer examination of the claims made during the speech reveals...
Two lawmakers have proposed a resolution affirming Oklahoma’s support of Israel. Authored by Sen. Julie Daniels, R-Bartlesville, and Rep. Mark Lepak, R-Claremore, the resolution condemns “the atrocities of the terrorist organization Hamas” and...
by Nicole Baumann, CAIR-OK Advocacy Coordinator | Feb 9, 2023 | Blog
On Monday, February 6, Governor Kevin Stitt delivered his State of the State Address, outlining current concerns and his plans for the future of Oklahoma. We published a review of his remarks here. CAIR Oklahoma is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a...
