These are my priorities for public education: I’m on a crusade to end corporate reform in our public schools, do away with test/punish of #nclb & to usher in a public education renaissance led by teachers & parents. Thanks for coming to my Ed Talk! #FridayMotivation #oklaed pic.twitter.com/qe3iQMNih5
— Rep. Jacob Rosecrants (@jacobrosecrants) December 6, 2019
For decades, OKC citizens have watched their pennies turn into awesome things—schools, attractions, public spaces & more. Our city continues to see the benefits. But *everyone* deserves to see their pennies turn into something meaningful in their life—MAPS4 does just that. /end
— Rep. Forrest Bennett (@ForrestBennett) December 6, 2019
2) a sales tax is inherently a regressive tax—meaning it impacts the wallets of the poor more than the rich. So, it would stand to reason that this package would include projects that benefit the many lower income taxpayers that exist in this city. It’s what a good city does. 6/
— Rep. Forrest Bennett (@ForrestBennett) December 6, 2019
Here’s a couple of hard facts: 1) some voters with means have to see something that excites them in order for them to vote for a package that includes stuff that won’t help them personally. Not all voters with means, but some. MAPS4 does just that, and that’s by design. 5/
— Rep. Forrest Bennett (@ForrestBennett) December 6, 2019
Messed up the thread, sorry. https://t.co/IRZRwaFPi9
— Rep. Forrest Bennett (@ForrestBennett) December 6, 2019
This is a package that will deliver some amazing things to people who could use a hand up: rapid & reliable public transit in the 4th largest city by landmass in the US; mental health, addiction, and housing support in a state that ranks horribly in those areas, and much more. 4/
— Rep. Forrest Bennett (@ForrestBennett) December 6, 2019
A good city addresses its peoples’ needs AND desires. Previous MAPS—ones this morning’s naysayer supported—addresses desires for some and ignored the needs of many. Even so, they paved the way for MAPS4, a package that goes beyond the last few in incredible ways. 3/
— Rep. Forrest Bennett (@ForrestBennett) December 6, 2019
I’ve enjoyed dozens of substantive debates on the merits and flaws of the MAPS package. Reasonable people disagree about some specifics, but those discussions included a compassion for the people we hope to serve with these projects. This morning’s interviewee lacked that. 2)
— Rep. Forrest Bennett (@ForrestBennett) December 6, 2019
Happened to catch an interview on a local news channel this morning with an outspoken opponent of #MAPS4. The person encouraging a no vote seems to be motivated by an opposition to the human needs projects—diversion hub, public transit, housing, etc. So I’m headed to vote NOW. 1/
— Rep. Forrest Bennett (@ForrestBennett) December 6, 2019
Jerry..... https://t.co/3i79FCcYaC pic.twitter.com/oNgyIiYfhl
— Rep. Nichols (@Monichols) December 6, 2019
December 6, 2019Well because of term limits anyone serving in 2007 would be out of office now. But, happy to help answer any Real ID questions. Shoot me an email if I can help.
— Rep Jason Dunnington (@jdunnington)
Nice early TD drive.....just like we started last Thursday though....
— Rep. Nichols (@Monichols) December 6, 2019
@AspenInstitute Rodel Fellowship. Looking forward to thoughtful dialogue, time to think, and the opportunity to create new relationships with leaders from across the country. pic.twitter.com/xstej0Tz6g— Rep Jason Dunnington (@jdunnington) December 6, 2019Excited to participate in 2019/2020
This cruel rule failed its attempts in Congress with the House rejecting it in a bipartisan vote of 330-83, and the Senate voted down a similar amendment 68-30.
— J.D. Baker (@JD__Baker) December 4, 2019
This will only cause more hunger in America, leaving many young adults starving while wages remain stagnant. https://t.co/IebL1Xggaf
Important info on how federal changes could worsen our food insecurity problem in Oklahoma. https://t.co/AEwzeSQ2e0
— Emily Virgin (@EmilyVirginOK) December 5, 2019
Same.
— Emily Virgin (@EmilyVirginOK) December 5, 2019
Senator Kay Floyd, D-Oklahoma City, hosted seventh grade students from Westminster School for a mock legislative session. Governor Kevin Stitt and Oklahoma Supreme Court Justice James Winchester visited with the students about the executive and judicial branches of government. pic.twitter.com/SENorzWIsJ
— Oklahoma State Senate (@OklahomaSenate) December 4, 2019
Senate Democratic Leader @KayFloydOK welcomed Mr. Turpen’s 7th Graders from @WestminsterOKC to the Capitol to learn about the legislative process through a mock legislature #Oklaed #OkLeg pic.twitter.com/h4K4JJ6c5s
— OK Senate Democrats (@OKSenateDems) December 4, 2019
This strikes me as kind of incredibly rude. https://t.co/PRFujSzwh8
— Molly Jong-Fast (@MollyJongFast) December 4, 2019
#mentalhealth champion! @jdunnington, Cassie Place, @NAMI_Tulsa, Cheryl Clinkenbeard, NAMI Washington County, Lupe Sheppard, @NAMIEDOK, Cindy Lee, Halo ProjectThanks for for being a