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House Bill 1979 would explore a more centralized governance structure for early childhood services, bringing Oklahoma in line with a growing number of states that have adopted a “one-stop-shop” approach. This kind of system improves communication, strengthens accountability and reduces duplicative or conflicting requirements.
Most importantly, it allows providers to spend less time navigating bureaucracy and more time doing what they do best: caring for and educating children during the most critical years of development.
As Oklahoma struggles with a lack of child care options, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle and advocates are looking toward long-term solutions.
A statewide study released last week by United WE, a nonpartisan nonprofit focused on economic security for women, found that there is a “pressing need” for greater child care capacity in nearly all counties in Oklahoma. Gaps in caregiving, especially child care, causes states to lose billions of dollars in economic productivity and is a top reason for women leaving the workforce, the group found.
Stillwater residents gathered at the Stillwater Public Library auditorium Thursday evening as experts discussed the status of women and girls in Oklahoma.
Six panelists shared their expertise on issues such as sexual abuse, sex trafficking and domestic abuse. Rep. Trish Ranson, D-Stillwater, moderated the panel as the experts weighed in with their opinions and concerns – and even debunked myths surrounding sexual abuse.
Rep. Trish Ranson (D-Stillwater) found herself the only legislator to attend the Meet Your Legislators event Thursday evening at the Stillwater Public Library.
Library Director Stacy DeLano told attendees that other state and federal representatives had been invited, but each had responded that they would be unable to attend – leaving Ranson the only representative in attendance to discuss bills and field questions.
Six expert panelists gathered to discuss the status of women and girls in Oklahoma at the Stillwater Public Library auditorium.
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A teacher walkout in 2018 is the reason Trish Ranson is running for her fifth consecutive term as an Oklahoma representative in the upcoming election.
Currently, there are 13 states that have developed early childhood focused departments. These departments are focused on the holistic development and support of children from birth until grade school with the ability to track outcomes for accountability of state funds.
With lawmakers busy filing their bills for the 2025 legislative session, several propose bills to alter and improve Oklahoma elections. Rep. Ranson is introducing a bill to eliminate straight-party voting, aiming to encourage voters to take more time to research and understand individual candidates.
During the annual Meet Your Legislators event, Rep. Trish Ranson and Rep. Ty Burns (R-Pawnee) discussed their legislative priorities for this upcoming session.
On Monday, January 6 2025, Rep. Trish Ranson was reaffirmed to serve as the House Democratic Caucus Chair at the Legislature's organizational day.
Ranson holds a watch party at Stonecloud as she discusses the importance of our community in Stillwater and her upcoming priorities.
Ranson attends an interview to discuss her top priorities, as well as the State Questions on the ballot this election.
Meet Trish Ranson, the incumbent of House District 34 and her challenger.
"Voters will fill 32 seats in the Oklahoma House this election. Meet the candidates" - The Oklahoman
Meet Trish Ranson, the incumbent of House District 34 and her challenger. Bio written by Murray Evans.
Rep. Ranson kicks off GOTV with her first forum of the election season.
Rep. Ranson speaks out against HB1449, saying, “The issue that I have with this is this bill does not give me any freedoms. This bill does not say that ‘I as a woman now have bodily autonomy, I can have a say with what happens with my body."
Mention of Ranson's HB3530 that addresses implementing childcare subsidies.
"House, Senate Democrats ask for GOP support to rein in Ryan Walters" - The Journal Record
Rep. Ranson and other Democratic legislators call for the GOP to take action against Ryan Walters after his proposing at least 10 administrative rules without proper due process.
Rep. Ranson and the Oklahoma Democrats in the House call for an investigation into Ryan Walters for the third time
Find Rep. Ranson, Stillwater Public Schools Superintendent Uwe Gordon, and special guest Courtney Callison, Payne County Election Board Secretary, on March 3rd at Stonecloud from 3-5pm!
Trish Ranson wraps up the first month of the session at the State House, highlighting her bills that have passed through committee that focusing on childcare subsidy programs for low-income families amid new federal guidelines, as she prepares for upcoming hearings on the House floor and encourages constituent engagement.
Ranson speaks on her filed bills for the rapidly approaching 2024 Legislative session.
At this year’s Meet Your Legislators event, held at the Stillwater Public Library, Representative Ranson was joined by Deputy State Director Josh Owen, County Commissioner Zach Cavett, Representative John Talley, Representative Ty Burns, as they discussed both State and Federal issues across the board. From the state perspective, Ranson focused on her priorities being the budget, State employee retention, and helping nonprofits meet the needs of their communities. “We have policy, and then we have need,” Ranson said. “So, how do we make sure that the gap between policy and need is enough?”
As the 2024 Legislative Session rapidly approaches, Ranson brings to light some of the “outlandish” bills that have recently been filed, as well as what our session’s 17 weeks will look like for legislators across the state. Ranson goes through how bills are passed through the legislative process, and emphasizes the importance of staying updated: “The more eyes on the legislation, the better.”
"Let's Talk DEI" - Stillwater News Press
In December of 2023, Ranson spoke out about Governor Stitt's Executive Order aimed to eliminate DEI programs in state agencies and universities. She takes a stance against this decision, explaining how DEI programs enhance communities, protect students of all walks of life to receive a quality education, and so much more.
Oklahoma Lawmakers Challenge Governor's Ban on Diversity Programs in Universities
"Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policies are put in place to deter discrimination of marginalized communities. The fact that the governor sees this in reverse further illustrates the fact that he's not experienced true discrimination. We need to let our universities lead the way and work towards better educating all students."
Rep. Ranson's bill altering the publication of public notices passes House Committee.
Rep. Trish Ranson (D-Stillwater) received committee approval for a bill she authored that has the potential to change how cities or towns publish legal notices.
House Bill 3062 would create new laws that require municipalities to make the same legal notices that are printed in newspapers available on a website maintained by or on behalf of the city or town equal to the same time period, or longer, as it runs in the newspapers. It gained unanimous passage Tuesday in the House County and Municipal Government Committee...
Floor Debates
Floor Debates
Rep. Trish Ranson Debates Against HB 4327- Restricting Abortion
Rep. Trish Ranson Debates Against SB 615- Transphobic Bathroom Bill
Rep. Trish Ranson Debates Against HB 4465- Education Budget Bill
Rep. Trish Ranson Debates Against SB 1579
