Constitutionally the Governor’s role in the budget process begins the first Monday of session when presenting the Exec Budget in the State of the State. It is the legislature’s job to then review the requests of the Governor, as well as all agencies, & make appropriations. (1/5)
Thank you to @JoeD4OK and the @OklaChildAdv for presenting me with this citation of recognition. It is an honor to be acknowledged as an outstanding lawmaker for children. #oklaed#okleg
Oklahoma's Legislative Office of Fiscal Transparency (LOFT) is a major success. In just three years, it has produced hundreds of ideas & recommendations based off research & data. It is extremely useful for lawmakers to craft responsible & effective legislation. #OKLeg
LOFT has delivered more than a dozen reports on various topics. Within those reports are hundreds of ideas and recommendations for state lawmakers, 25 of which have already been enacted in law or are in pending legislation. #OKLeg
Taxpayers are benefiting from the Legislative Office of Fiscal Transparency (LOFT). Three years after enactment, LOFT is reshaping state policymaking with major improvements in legislative research, data and state agency accountability efforts. #OkLeg
"We're sending our most critical behavioral health children out of state. We're better people than that." — @oksenthompson discussing the importance of @OUHealth's project to add more than 70 pediatric behavioral health beds. | #okleg https://t.co/IEam02lauJ
A12) #oklaed - if you have questions during this time of uncertainty, don’t hesitate to reach out to your legislators. We will do our best to help you navigate.