PERSPECTIVE February 24, 2023
OKFB supports HB 2775 and HB 1935 to increase school funding across the state klahoma Farm Bureau is proud to support HB 2775 and HB 1935 by House Speaker Charles McCall to increase funding for public schools across the state of Oklahoma. These proposals would assist public school funding in a number of ways, including providing a teacher pay raise and increasing each school’s per-pupil funding through a $500 million total funding increase. Additionally, up to
$300 million would be allocated to tax credits for students attending private or home schools. Rural Oklahoma is the lifeblood of our state, and Farm Bureau members know firsthand one of the keys to continued vibrance and prosperity in rural communities is the strength of our local school districts. We thank the legislature for creating a measure that would provide much-needed financial
resources for rural schools while supporting education across the state. While the funding plan applies to all public-school students, the checks and balances the legislation puts into place will funnel a significant portion of the funds to rural school districts. Members applaud the legislature for their recognition of this issue and urge a “yes” vote as HB 2775 and HB 1935 move through the legislative process.
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OKFB joins coalition against recreational marijuana SQ 820 klahoma Farm Bureau has teamed up with a number of local and state organizations in a coalition opposing State Question 820, a measure to legalize the recreational use of marijuana in Oklahoma. “Protect Our Kids – No on SQ 820” is chaired by former Oklahoma Gov. Frank Keating and is comprised of organizations including the Oklahoma Sheriff’s Association, The State Chamber, Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association and more. With SQ 820 up for consideration in a special referendum vote on Tuesday, March 7, the coalition has begun actively encouraging a “no” vote on the state
question through press releases, social media and a town hall discussion with Channel 8 news in Tulsa. OKFB’s grassroots policy stands opposed to legalized recreational marijuana, reflecting the views of Farm Bureau members from across the state. Farm Bureau members know firsthand the effects the marijuana industry has on rural Oklahoma, including placing strain on rural utility
providers and making common land management practices like herbicide application a greater challenge. Members believe the legalization of recreational marijuana will only compound the problems the state has faced since the legalization of medical marijuana in 2018. To learn more about the coalition, visit no820.org or find them on Facebook (@NoSQ820).
Vote “no” on SQ 820 Tuesday, March 7, 2023