Wendy Suares

INBOX- Attorney General Gentner Drummond, who is running for #Oklahoma governor, is praising the House and Speaker Hilbert for passing that legislation.

The member who yelled “that’s bullsh*t,” @jacobrosecrants.bsky.social, told me what prompted the remark.

👀"THAT'S BULLSH*T!" heard yelled from an Oklahoma House member to Speaker Hilbert during debate of HB 4422-- aimed at ensuring SNAP and TANF applicants are US citizens. Hilbert called it a 'White House request bill' and asked same question posed in the SOTU. #okleg #Oklahoma

Appreciation post for my twins’ 7th grade French teacher, who assigned them a project over the long weekend that involved each of them making me crepes and cleaning up. With no help. Madame Lock, I salute you. 🫡

YouTube video by KOKH - FOX 25 Full Interview | US Representative Tom Cole on ICE, FEMA concerns, President Trump's mental health

Congressman Cole also weighed in on the SCOTUS tariff ruling, what Oklahoma's getting in this budget, Trump’s mental and physical health, ICE protests, and the SAVE Act. And he shared a dire warning ahead of severe weather season. entire discussion right here—> www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZK1...

Rep. Tom Cole snaps back at Governor Stitt’s criticism of the republican led congress, touting an economic turnaround and calling the US the “envy of the world.” #oklahoma

a man is wearing a red wig and pigtails . ALT: a man is wearing a red wig and pigtails .

Wendy's announced earlier this week hundreds of its locations will be closing in the next few months. No list of which ones yet.
BUT... I can tell you the Wendy's near the capitol in OKC is apparently out of ketchup today.

Oklahoma lawmakers seek investigation for any educators tied to student ICE walkouts A group of Oklahoma lawmakers is asking for an investigation into educators who may have promoted or facilitated student ICE walkouts at school.

This comes as a group of #Oklahoma lawmakers is asking for an investigation into educators who may have promoted or facilitated student ICE walkouts at school. okcfox.com/news/local/o...

JUST IN- amid student led protests against ICE at various Oklahoma schools, OKC public schools says leaving campus without permission results in an unexcused absence, possible discipline, and may affect a student’s ability to ride the bus.

More fallout over 'drunk lawmakers' allegation-
Day one of Oklahoma's legislative session, and the feud among some Senate republicans is only growing, with one lawmaker reportedly calling members of his own caucus "trans republicans" and "cowards." #OKleg

Thank you 😊

Oklahoma considers holding back 3rd graders to boost literacy, but faces skepticism Oklahoma lawmakers will consider a return to holding back 3rd graders who aren't reading at grade level.The proposal is part of an effort to drive up literacy

The folks who led the charge in Mississippi's literacy gains explain in the story. Bottom line- data shows if you don't provide a "plan" for that extra year (and the funding for it), it won't work. okcfox.com/news/local/o...

Oklahoma ranks 50th in public education. Be part of the conversation and solution TONIGHT 👇 See you there!
#OKLAED #Okleg #oklahoma

HOLDING BACK 3RD GRADERS- "If you don't provide the resources, you will not get the result."
Oklahoma eyes a return to forced retention for kids who aren't reading at grade level. But some experts warn it could actually harm children, UNLESS #Oklahoma lawmakers get it right....

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Hope to see you next Thursday! #oklaed #oklahoma

"They're right."
The Oklahoma State Chamber acknowledges all the educators who've been questioning why the chamber is speaking up NOW to support #oklaed while staying silent previously.
"We should have been more engaged."

Pulled 60 Minutes segment on CECOT : CBS : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive This is a screen recording of a 60 Minutes segment about the Centro de Confinamiento del Terrorismo (CECOT) prison in El Salvador, which was intended to be...

The spiked CECOT 60 Minutes segment ended up on YouTube, temporarily, after it was put on the Global TV App in Canada. You can still watch it in full here.
archive.org/details/60mi...

You ready? #BoomerSooner

Former Tulsa youth pastor indicted by Multi-County Grand Jury for rape, lewd acts The Multi-County Grand Jury has indicted former pastor Joseph Lyle Campbell, 68, on one count of first-degree rape and one count of lewd or indecent acts to a child under 16. The indictment alleges th...

The Multi-County Grand Jury has indicted a former Tulsa pastor on one count of first-degree rape and one count of lewd or indecent acts to a child under 16. My office has no tolerance for child sex predators, especially those who exploit the faith of their victims. www.oklahoma.gov/oag/news/new...

On their fundraising site, it says Anastasia is "a servant and supporter at heart: someone who consistently shows up for others, goes above and beyond without hesitation, and pours into people and community, often while asking very little for herself."

www.giveinkind.com/inkinds/I8J8...

WI$H LIST- a paper shredder, 💰thousands in gift cards , $200 ear buds, and kitchen appliances are on the "recovery" gift registry shared by former Oklahoma Senator Anastasia Pittman and current Rep. Ajay Pittman, who is under investigation for fraud. Background --> okcfox.com/news/local/i...

State leaders debate adding more school days to boost education, but could cost taxpayers Some state leaders propose adding 15 days to the school year to help pull Oklahoma up from it's 50th ranking in education. But others warn it would waste taxpay

IS ADDING MORE SCHOOL DAYS THE ANSWER?
"This is the only industry I have seen in my life where you have a labor shortage and you make the conditions worse," said Battiest Supt. Tommy Turner. okcfox.com/news/local/s...

ICYMI- (Those 5:02pm Friday press releases can be sneaky). The Dept. of Mental Health is seeking proposals from private operators to take over some services. They're seeking bids through Jan. 17th. #oklahoma oklahoma.gov/odmhsas/abou...

HAPPENING NOW- these middle schoolers from across #Oklahoma are working to pass their own legislation at the state capitol. My guy (in the photo) is hoping his bill makes it out of committee this morning! Thanks to YMCA for their Youth Government program. #okleg

It's refreshing (and rare) to get a press release that was noticeably not totally written by AI. 💫

WESTERN HEIGHTS AUDIT - Former district superintendent Mannix Barnes was compensated more than $1.13 million between August 2019 and December 2022. Auditor Byrd found the school board was "negligent."
Full audit here --> www.sai.ok.gov/Search%20Rep...

AUDIT REVEALS Western Heights school district spent more than $1 million in legal fees in just three years. Money for lawyers that was meant for Oklahoma education.
It's just 1 of 5 "significant problems" auditor Cindy Byrd
outlines...
#oklahoma #oklaed

OKDEMS said they notified the election board in August they were keeping their primaries open. “This was not an intentional error,” said party chair Erin Brewer. #Oklahoma

❗️"I know for a fact we have communicated."
OKDEMS chair Erin Brewer tells me they'll take legal action if needed to keep their primaries open to independent voters. The #oklahoma election board announced today 2026/27 primaries would be closed after neither party filed notice..