Rep. Jim Olsen (R-Roland)
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The representative from the far eastern Oklahoma town of Roland compared the push to ban abortion to the work of abolishish slavery, and said, If I had my choice, I guess I’d be a slave. At least the slave has his life.
During debate in the House Public Health committee over Senate Bill 612 to criminalize all abortions in Oklahoma, Olsen also compared legal abortion to the Holocaust.
Oklahoma Democratic Party Chair Alicia Andrews said in a statement that the organization demands an apology from Olsen, immediate censure by the House Speaker and the implementation of Diversity and Inclusion training.
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Accompanied by lawmakers, Gov. Kevin Stitt signed legislation Wednesday afternoon on an open public school transfer policy and a change to the statewide funding formula.
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Gov. Kevin Stitt wasted no time in signing bills to implement major education policy reforms he asked for in February during his state of the state address.
The Senate passed HB2078 on a 27–19 vote. It changes the statewide funding formula so it’s based on a district’s attendance the prior year, not the higher of the past two years as is in law currently.
Opponents said the change could trigger devastating cuts if a district sees a sudden drop in enrollment, like some did during the pandemic. Sen. Jo Anna Dossett (D-Tulsa) told HB2078 s sponsor, Sen. Zack Taylor (R-Seminole), she’s heard from many constituents who are already anticipating less state funding because of the measure.
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