In The News
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
