The work of the Oklahoma Legislature doesn’t begin on the first day of session. Through preparation, study, conversation and careful planning, my work and the work of my colleagues builds in the months leading to the opening gavel. Now, we are just days away from session’s start and the capitol is already buzzing as priorities for the year begin to take shape.  This session, I have submitted 7 bills for consideration in addition to the 4 bills still in play from last year’s l

Times continue to feel uncertain, and Oklahoma is at a crossroads. Every day, I meet families who are working harder than ever to make ends meet, yet struggling to pay their bills, afford healthcare and receive a quality education. What I’ve learned not only through years of service as a state representative, but through my years as a teacher, mother and community advocate, is that everything is connected because we’re all connected. The healthcare, education and economic cha