Pleased my bill passed Appropriations Committee unanimously. SB106 formalizes @OKArtsCouncil Cultural Districts Initiative, helping communities across state develop economies through the arts #okleg #oksenate #artsaddup #okarts pic.twitter.com/qLPygdIcuC
— Julia Kirt (@JuliaKirt) March 1, 2019
#CradleToCareer Network member #Northfield Promise is helping the community support better readers by celebrating small successes, empowering #teachers and using #data effectively: https://t.co/68mzp30pKI pic.twitter.com/HYiQcHvax4
— StriveTogether (@StriveTogether) February 28, 2019
Democratic Leader @KayFloydOK met with reporters to review week 4 of the legislative session. Topics included unlicensed carry, state agency reorganization, & progress on Senate Democrats Caucus bills #Okleg pic.twitter.com/JkNanYxn1E
— OK Senate Democrats (@OKSenateDems) February 28, 2019
Absolutely agree. These bills fly in the face of the public's right to know how agencies are run. https://t.co/0LLnbWVsNI
— Emily Virgin (@EmilyVirginOK) February 28, 2019
I am from Oklahoma, Mark. I didn’t say everyone who carries / will carry a firearm is untrained. I said that there will be folks who will carry a firearm who will be untrained. This law literally allows for it to be legal.
— Cyndi Munson (@CyndiMunson85) February 28, 2019
Yes, very much so.
— Cyndi Munson (@CyndiMunson85) February 28, 2019
Sweep this state clean! pic.twitter.com/TRk1Qlz0iz
— Senator J.J. Dossett (@DossettFor34) February 28, 2019
So this is how the turnaround starts? 🤦🏿♂️ https://t.co/1MBiVLH6LA
— Rep. Nichols (@Monichols) February 28, 2019
I’ll be back at @VHBeer for our weekly #HD92 update! Tomorrow from 5-6pm. See you then and there!
— Rep. Forrest Bennett (@ForrestBennett) February 28, 2019
Thank you, Representative. Fact is, too many employees give up personal lives to do important work after hours for the State of Oklahoma. On behalf of state employees and @OklaPEA, thank you!
— Jess Callahan (@JessACallahan) February 22, 2019
— Regina Goodwin (@reginatgoodwin) February 28, 2019
Reading up on the “Unity Bill,” the product of months of study and negotiations to create permanent rules for medical cannabis. Check out the statute number referenced here—intentional or coincidence? You can read the full 77 page bill here (https://t.co/AKl63NWjuq) pic.twitter.com/HOAYTWp0gl
— Rep. Forrest Bennett (@ForrestBennett) February 28, 2019
Winter weather emergency shelter will be available in OKC tonight (2/27), Thursday (2/28), and Friday (3/1). This cold combined w/precipitation & wind is painful & incredibly dangerous for people who stay outside. Please look out for our neighbors without homes. pic.twitter.com/tx0UKwbFPr
— Marty Peercy (@martypeercy) February 27, 2019
"...this is not the time to take tax money away from public schools, and increasing the cap on scholarship tax credits would do just that." #oklaed https://t.co/qIAHHLDw32
— Rebecca Fine (@RebeccaPFine) February 27, 2019
Thread: Yesterday we published our story on pediatric firearm injuries. Here's a few of the findings: #okhealth https://t.co/1Wulf7V1iy
— Kassie McClung (@KassieMcClung) February 27, 2019
Now we are talking Mike. I agree we have much bigger issues than this faux gun issue in Oklahoma. I carried a pay raise bill for state employees in A&B Committee today & voted to lower the threshold for raising revenue to 2/3'rds instead of 3/4'ths last year. We must invest in us
— Rep Jason Dunnington (@jdunnington) February 28, 2019
So Liberty is what is at stake here, how could I have missed that? Are multi-billion dollar gun manufacturers part of that liberty you speak of, cause if we are talking muzzleloading flintlock muskets of the 1700's I think its apples and oranges.
— Rep Jason Dunnington (@jdunnington) February 28, 2019
Then Jesus said to him, "Put your sword back into its place; for all who take the sword will perish by the sword. Do you think that I cannot appeal to my Father, and he will at once send me more than twelve legions of angels?" #FaithNotWeapons
— Rep Jason Dunnington (@jdunnington) February 28, 2019
Sand Springs police are working several collisions on icy 41st Street between Berryhill and Highway 97. They are asking people to avoid the route. #okwx
— 2 Works for You (@KJRH2HD) February 28, 2019
You do know the definition of common sense right? Level headedness, discernment, sound judgement. #PermitlessCarry allows untrained unscreened individuals to open or concealed carry deadly weapons in public places. What could go wrong?
— Rep Jason Dunnington (@jdunnington) February 28, 2019
So you desire to live in the 1780's? Cool, but you better ditch the cell phone, electricity, your car, credit cards, indoor plumbing, the internet....shall I keep going? Your bio says "follower of Jesus", would he carry a gun if he walked among us now?
— Rep Jason Dunnington (@jdunnington) February 28, 2019
By nothing terrible you obviously overlooked increased gun related violence in those states. Don't worry it's normal for those prioritizing themselves over the lives of others they're not interested in. Let's put it to a statewide vote & see what happens. What are you afraid of?
— Rep Jason Dunnington (@jdunnington) February 28, 2019
Oklahoma just became the 15th state to bow to the wishes of fringe gun enthusiasts over the will of the silent majority. It's time for the rest of us to speak up. It's time to push a #VetoReferendum on the senseless #PermitlessCarry bill signed into law today. #LetThePeopleDecide
— Rep Jason Dunnington (@jdunnington) February 28, 2019
I would love to know what was so funny. Maybe the fact that this bill was being signed in a building that you can't bring a gun into (FOR SAFETY REASONS). https://t.co/plQBtvVg5t
— Shane Stone (@ShaneStone89) February 27, 2019
— Rep. Nichols (@Monichols) February 28, 2019
Happy to. It’s long past time we found ways to help our state’s hardest working employees get meaningful coverage and more take home pay. This is a good step in the right direction. https://t.co/HuRhWUptdi
— Rep. Forrest Bennett (@ForrestBennett) February 28, 2019
For folks with a night class (often me) this can be a God send!
— Shane Stone (@ShaneStone89) February 28, 2019
Edit tweet: signing permitless carry into law as your FIRST law as Governor? Honestly, why?
— Cyndi Munson (@CyndiMunson85) February 28, 2019
How is passing (swiftly) and signing permitless carry into law making #OKTopTen? How do we keep our communities safe and desirable when we will have folks who are untrained carrying firearms they have no idea how to use? Are we just begging for more negative statistics? https://t.co/8SDUiHTsT0
— Cyndi Munson (@CyndiMunson85) February 28, 2019
Very disappointed that the Governor signed permitless carry today. It’s just flabbergasting that this is obviously the top priority for Oklahoma Republicans. https://t.co/ZKb465KAJZ
— Emily Virgin (@EmilyVirginOK) February 28, 2019
I would love to know what was so funny. Maybe the fact that this bill was being signed in a building that you can't bring a gun into (FOR SAFETY REASONS). https://t.co/plQBtvVg5t
— Shane Stone (@ShaneStone89) February 27, 2019
The Senate Appropriations Committee unanimously passed SB 560, legislation authored by Senator Kevin Matthews @l_kevinmatthews on the 1921 Tulsa Race Riot Centennial Memorial. #Okleg pic.twitter.com/ViPvN3kZdX
— OK Senate Democrats (@OKSenateDems) February 27, 2019
Thank you to all that voted in the Readers' Choice awards. We work with the most extraordinary students that live at Bridges due to no fault of their own. Thank you for recognizing the work they put in each day to graduate high school. #bridgesnorman pic.twitter.com/QqQdQ8Mbob
— Bridges of Norman (@bridgesnorman) February 27, 2019
You should be able to watch it online at https://t.co/FufHanSZeA.
— Emily Virgin (@EmilyVirginOK) February 27, 2019
As @jdunnington just stated on the House Floor, this is just an attempt to make a bad bill a little bit better.
— Emily Virgin (@EmilyVirginOK) February 27, 2019
Permitless carry will be voted on in the Senate today. The House is now considering a bill that would not allow open carry in places like The Gathering Place, Scissortail Park in OKC, and zoos. So are proponents already admitting permitless carry legislation is dangerous?
— Emily Virgin (@EmilyVirginOK) February 27, 2019
Permitless carry is on the Senate floor for a vote today in OK. Supporting this legislation means endorsing putting more children's safety at risk. #okleg #NoHB2597 #okpol https://t.co/faj563HlqA
— nicole (@mcafee2012) February 27, 2019
— Rep. Nichols (@Monichols) February 27, 2019
Easy yes. I appreciate all the work of our state employees, this is far overdue. Was proud to stand with @OklaPEA https://t.co/AhFa9pQTOZ
— Rep. Nichols (@Monichols) February 27, 2019
“On average, high-poverty nonwhite school districts in Oklahoma have $8,658 per student.
— J.D. Baker (@JD__Baker) February 27, 2019
Low-poverty nonwhite school districts have $8,251 per student.
High-poverty white school districts have $11,154 per student.
Low-poverty white school districts have $12,775 per student.” https://t.co/yEfAD842W5
I hear ya! HB2017 is now making its way through A&B committee. And cute baby, btw!
— Rep. Mickey Dollens (@MickeyDollens) February 27, 2019
A new report found that school districts that are predominantly white receive $23 billion more than districts that serve mostly students of color. https://t.co/eiQNTCfGS5
— NPR (@NPR) February 26, 2019
Sick w/ the footwork! https://t.co/XExiJOgPzB
— Rep. Nichols (@Monichols) February 27, 2019
✊🏼
— Rep. Jacob Rosecrants (@jacobrosecrants) February 27, 2019
Fact check in response to recent media reports which spread unsupported claims that property crimes increased in the wake of #SQ780 reforms that recategorized low-level drug & property crimes from felonies to misdemeanors @KTULNews @OKCFOX https://t.co/BaMvi2gNzQ
— OK Policy (@OKPolicy) February 26, 2019
That’s good!
— Cyndi Munson (@CyndiMunson85) February 27, 2019
Dozens of children are injured or killed by firearms each year, but no single state agency keep track of them all. Not just good reporting by @readfrontier's @KassieMcClung, but also very well written https://t.co/ohqnRPCWgL
— Ben Felder (@benfelder_okc) February 27, 2019
Working on #JusticeReform w/@jonechols has been a highlight in the 57th #okleg. As we’ve both said #HB1269 supporting SQ780 retroactivity isn’t Republican or Democratic it’s listening to Oklahomans. Proud to say it passed out of committee today with bipartisan support. #OneOk
— Rep Jason Dunnington (@jdunnington) February 27, 2019
This day meant so much to me! Thank you for allowing me to be apart of your lives this morning. You are doing great things, @middelnews!! https://t.co/kaZLU3Vfdk
— Cyndi Munson (@CyndiMunson85) February 27, 2019
"Oklahomans are sending their money to subsidize the health of Californians and New Yorkers while Oklahomans are unnecessarily uninsured. It's time to stop this madness and expand access to health care." @EmilyVirginOK https://t.co/y7CN2lDzJN
— OK House Dems (@OklaHouseDems) February 26, 2019
Got accepted into my dream internship today😭😭😭😭
— Morgan Nichols (@CaptnMorgan35) February 26, 2019
Permitless & untrained carry are indeed far more accurate. https://t.co/IlkWvmQFaL
— Emily Virgin (@EmilyVirginOK) February 26, 2019
Big thanks to the Norman Transcript for highlighting some of my legislation! ✊🏼 https://t.co/imbd7R7tZs
— Rep. Jacob Rosecrants (@jacobrosecrants) February 26, 2019
Big thanks to the Norman Transcript for highlighting some of my legislation! ✊🏼 https://t.co/imbd7R7tZs
— Rep. Jacob Rosecrants (@jacobrosecrants) February 26, 2019
Mark Stone was traded to the team and signed a big extension yesterday!
— Shane Stone (@ShaneStone89) February 26, 2019
Hear from Senator @oksenthompson and Representative @jdunnington about how important the Oklahoma Film Rebate Program is to bringing and keeping business in the state in this Hot Seat segment on @NEWS9. #OkieFilm https://t.co/zfUUDoPKqJ
— OK Film + Music (@OKFilmMusic) February 26, 2019
The Senate Public Safety Committee unanimously passed SB 971, legislation by Senate Democratic Leader @KayFloydOK to require law enforcement training to include training on sexual assault response & evidence collection. #Okleg pic.twitter.com/Hw6HXtEI55
— OK Senate Democrats (@OKSenateDems) February 25, 2019
"We also have some other amazing legislation such as @KayFloydOK 's bill on including consent in all current sex education, Senator George Young's bill on sex education, and Rep. McEntire's bill on HIV education." #LaurensLaw#ProperGroove#YesAllDaughters#EducationIsPrevention
— YES ALL DAUGHTERS (@YESALLDAUGHTERS) February 23, 2019
Permitless Carry debate.
— Rep. Mickey Dollens (@MickeyDollens) February 26, 2019
Full episode: https://t.co/n4aECDNR42 pic.twitter.com/F1NkU2W0ox
Permitless Carry debate.
— Rep. Mickey Dollens (@MickeyDollens) February 26, 2019
Full episode: https://t.co/n4aECDNR42 pic.twitter.com/5ypCcseHKC
The Senate Education Committee passed two bills by Senator Ikley-Freeman @Ally4OK. SB 49 provides consumer protections for students of private vocational schools & SB 266 on suicide prevention training in schools #Okleg pic.twitter.com/fTfQCSEaeK
— OK Senate Democrats (@OKSenateDems) February 26, 2019
The Senate Education Committee unanimously passed SB 44, legislation by Senator @DossettFor34 to provide for a definition for instructional expenditure #Okleg #Oklaed pic.twitter.com/4EcgtSvZJu
— OK Senate Democrats (@OKSenateDems) February 26, 2019
The Senate Education Committee unanimously passed SB 206, legislation by Senator @MaryBorenSD16 on school textbook committees #Okleg #Oklaed pic.twitter.com/2oSZCu03JU
— OK Senate Democrats (@OKSenateDems) February 26, 2019
— Regina Goodwin (@reginatgoodwin) February 26, 2019
JT Chargois tosses a 1-2-3 second in his spring debut.
— Dodger Blue (@DodgerBlue1958) February 25, 2019
Let the kids play. Let them be creative. Let them succeed. Let them fail. Let them achieve the creative genius we so desperately need here. Give them a ball and some direction and you might be shocked at what will happen. #futsal @EnergyFC pic.twitter.com/bAEmjDouyR
— Energy Assist (@EnergyAssist_) February 26, 2019
Honored to speak to a group of 1st year Oklahoma teachers, education majors, and faculty @SNU1899 tonight. The theme was “Celebrating a call to Teaching”. So proud of these young people and the role they play everyday in our children’s lives. @15SNU pic.twitter.com/hdCMhBBEAY
— Rep Jason Dunnington (@jdunnington) February 26, 2019
Senator @hicks4ok presenting SB 969, which would remove the burden of failure to appear charges for folks being detained or incarcerated when the failure to appear happened. Electing criminal justice reform champions matters. #okleg #okpol pic.twitter.com/oFYs27RulD
— nicole (@mcafee2012) February 25, 2019
The Senate Public Safety Committee passed two bills by Senator Carri Hicks @hicks4ok. SB 785 updates child seat belt laws & SB 787 provides for ticketing instead of arrest for marijuana possession. #Okleg pic.twitter.com/MxLXUePNk8
— OK Senate Democrats (@OKSenateDems) February 25, 2019
The Senate Health & Human Services Committee unanimously passed SB 495, legislation by Senator @DossettFor34 regarding regulation of businesses selling vapor products. #Okleg pic.twitter.com/FSrgJqFAVd
— OK Senate Democrats (@OKSenateDems) February 25, 2019
The Senate Health & Human Services Committee unanimously passed SB 320, a bill by Senator Mary Boren @MaryBorenSD16 to add a member to the OK Commission on Children & Youth who has expertise on the Federal Indian Child Welfare Act #Okleg pic.twitter.com/Jr6MOFiu0o
— OK Senate Democrats (@OKSenateDems) February 25, 2019
— Rep. Mickey Dollens (@MickeyDollens) February 25, 2019
The Senate Public Safety Committee unanimously passed SB 971, legislation by Senate Democratic Leader @KayFloydOK to require law enforcement training to include training on sexual assault response & evidence collection. #Okleg pic.twitter.com/Hw6HXtEI55
— OK Senate Democrats (@OKSenateDems) February 25, 2019
The Senate Public Safety Committee passed two bills by Senator Hicks @hicks4ok. SB 785 updates child seat belt laws & SB 787 provides for ticketing by police for marijuana possession. #Okleg pic.twitter.com/kgkafJJRvk
— OK Senate Democrats (@OKSenateDems) February 25, 2019
So honored to serve on this advisory group. We are doing important work and I am grateful to do it. https://t.co/IAlAnHwNBQ
— Cyndi Munson (@CyndiMunson85) February 25, 2019
Senator George Young @geysr1954 passed his first bill in the Senate, SB 933, legislation regarding community sentencing #Okleg pic.twitter.com/mQ7darZfvE
— OK Senate Democrats (@OKSenateDems) February 25, 2019
Congratulations to Senator Michael Brooks @BrooksJimenez,who passed SB 489 in the Senate, legislation regarding language interpreters for courtrooms #Okleg pic.twitter.com/olEH8S6UUs
— OK Senate Democrats (@OKSenateDems) February 25, 2019
SO good to hug you today! Love you, my friend. Thank you for everything you do, especially when it comes to using your voice for the most vulnerable in our communities. XO
— Cyndi Munson (@CyndiMunson85) February 25, 2019
Thank you to Labor Commissioner Leslie Osborn @leslieosborn1 for visiting with our caucus this afternoon. pic.twitter.com/5XmeIIYm4A
— OK Senate Democrats (@OKSenateDems) February 25, 2019
Cannot stress enough how many Oklahomans both rural/urban, D/R who have reached out to our office adamantly opposed to #PermitlessCarry. If cost/training is the issue let’s make it better. Instead we are eliminating critically important steps in protecting the public #CommonSense
— Rep Jason Dunnington (@jdunnington) February 25, 2019
Thank you to Labor Commissioner Leslie Osborne @leslieosborn1 for visiting with our caucus this afternoon. pic.twitter.com/VgpT7Yhswl
— OK Senate Democrats (@OKSenateDems) February 25, 2019
Appreciate @oksenthompson & @jdunnington speaking at the OK Association of Conservation Distructs state mtg on how to effectively engage with legislators.
— Kirby Smith📝 (@kirbyLsmith) February 25, 2019
Sen Thompson’s quotable:
“a little friction results in democracy” pic.twitter.com/Az9eE8O7ar
My favorite thing about Monday mornings?
— Shane Stone (@ShaneStone89) February 25, 2019
Getting a lot of use out of a letter opener.
"Expanding Medicaid will bolster rural hospitals and bring care to 140,000 Oklahomans who need it. With the health and financial security of thousands at stake, it’s an opportunity we shouldn’t pass up." https://t.co/Kzd7EloW8D @CarlyPutnam via @newsok
— Rick Snyder (@OHARickSnyder) February 24, 2019
An iconic moment!!
— Rep. Jacob Rosecrants (@jacobrosecrants) February 25, 2019
Welp, looks like I’ll keep tuning in! Good on y’all, Academy!!
— Rep. Jacob Rosecrants (@jacobrosecrants) February 25, 2019
Capitol Weekly Update, Week 3: $574 million budget surplus thanks to HB 1010xx, bills on gambling losses and the "quick action closing fund," and teacher pay raises.
— Emily Virgin (@EmilyVirginOK) February 25, 2019
https://t.co/9IxjYh2gog
This week on #YVC w/@mitchelltalks @jonechols @news9 we discuss #Oklaed pay raise, criminal justice reform, #medicaid expansion, and #SQ788 Unity bill. Give it a watch and let us know your thoughts. https://t.co/bA7EnPT1Dh
— Rep Jason Dunnington (@jdunnington) February 25, 2019
And this best win for best song!! ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️ https://t.co/V6bGi8HCfg
— Rep. Jacob Rosecrants (@jacobrosecrants) February 25, 2019
Epic day at the @okczoo with our dude and his new wheels. 😎 @taylordollens ☀️ pic.twitter.com/4vMRTvVF0s
— Rep. Mickey Dollens (@MickeyDollens) February 25, 2019
If @ItsRamiMalek doesn’t win best actor for becoming THE Freddie Mercury at tonight’s #Oscars, then I’m renouncing Academy Awards shows, like forever. #BohemianRhapsody #Queen pic.twitter.com/JZKXa9cE4T
— Rep. Jacob Rosecrants (@jacobrosecrants) February 25, 2019
Rep. Mickey Dollens, Sen. Stephanie Bice fill in on Flash Point https://t.co/wSpozE7ygK pic.twitter.com/9kG7VT5Wta
— KFOR (@kfor) February 24, 2019
Leader Virgin Live tonight at 9pm! That’s when all the boring Oscars are given out anyway. You know you don’t care about costume design, so come join me on my Representative Emily Virgin Facebook page. Reply here with topics would you like covered & questions!
— Emily Virgin (@EmilyVirginOK) February 24, 2019
— Regina Goodwin (@reginatgoodwin) February 24, 2019
— Regina Goodwin (@reginatgoodwin) February 24, 2019
— Rep. Mickey Dollens (@MickeyDollens) February 24, 2019
Great show, @kfor! So awesome to me for legislators from opposing parties to debate real issues but ultimately agree that #oklaed still needs more funding to the classroom. ❤️ @MickeyDollens @stephaniebice
— Wendy S. Pratt (@WendyPratt234) February 24, 2019
— Regina Goodwin (@reginatgoodwin) February 24, 2019
— Regina Goodwin (@reginatgoodwin) February 24, 2019
What Congress is doing is making background checks actually matter by closing loopholes. Something the majority of Americans support. True #2A supporters should have zero problem with this since law abiding citizens can own and carry.
— Rep Jason Dunnington (@jdunnington) February 24, 2019
It is nice to have a US Congresswoman from OK speaking common sense on gun issues. Appreciate @RepKendraHorn position on closing loopholes for background checks. The public wants more of this not the #wildwest stuff the #okleg is moving along. https://t.co/DyXHQMMkZo via @newsok
— Rep Jason Dunnington (@jdunnington) February 24, 2019
"According to the USDA, 22.5% of African American households and 18.5% of Hispanic households are food insecure, both of which are higher than the national average of 12.3%." Find out more about the link between minorities and hunger. #endhungerinOK " https://t.co/uef7RUJyRB.
— Hunger Free Oklahoma (@HungerFreeOK) February 23, 2019
This will be informative. Be there!! https://t.co/J25T0kam8d
— Rep. Jacob Rosecrants (@jacobrosecrants) February 23, 2019
Today is a dust-eating-hang-on-to your-cat kind of day!! 🌬💨😳 pic.twitter.com/FsEbk6Tn7T
— Rep. Jacob Rosecrants (@jacobrosecrants) February 23, 2019
I almost never miss it @kfor but this will be a great one @MickeyDollens & @stephaniebice! FYI #oklaed @AlphaPlusEdu https://t.co/CQ0oaoQ7ej
— Wendy S. Pratt (@WendyPratt234) February 23, 2019
The #movie business in #Oklahoma. It’s @jdunnington & @oksenthompson w/facts v. fiction. Hot Seat on @NEWS9 7:50a. Plus catch my #Mitchelltalks #podcast w/them Mon 2/25 on https://t.co/7Q3a6yLwB7, #Facebook & #LinkedIn @DanaHertneky #OKleg @LtGovPinnell @KarlTorpNews9 pic.twitter.com/2sTidf6RO4
— Scott Mitchell (@mitchelltalks) February 23, 2019
Rep. @Walkefor87 passed HB1036 this week to help further protect our children & families. Read more about the bill below. Congratulations! #okhousedems #okleg pic.twitter.com/p25X2Qv9Fg
— OK House Dems (@OklaHouseDems) February 22, 2019
HD93 thanks you, Sgt. Holcomb! https://t.co/j8s7R1BMGG
— Rep. Mickey Dollens (@MickeyDollens) February 23, 2019
Huge fan of @CrashingHBO, @peteholmes! Best show on @HBO
— Rep. Mickey Dollens (@MickeyDollens) February 23, 2019
Paul George, MVP.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) February 23, 2019
PG13!!!!!
— Rep. Nichols (@Monichols) February 23, 2019