Senator Julia Kirt

Oklahoma Opioid Abatement Board now accepting grant applications The Oklahoma Opioid Abatement Board, chaired by Attorney General Genter Drummond, is now accepting grant applications from eligible political subdivisions across the state. Counties, municipalities, p...

Political subdivisions are eligible to apply for $180k - $2.25million for treatment and recovery programs, assistance with co-occurring disorders, overdose prevention, and strategies to decrease the supply of narcotics across the state. Applications close March 31st.
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Senate plan would spend $254M to improve reading scores, raise Oklahoma teacher pay • Oklahoma Voice Oklahoma Senate leadership proposed adding $254 million in education funding by redirecting extra money going to teacher pensions.

“A significant number of people receiving these credits are folks who make 5 times Oklahoma’s average wages,” said Senate Minority Leader Julia Kirt. “And for us to talk about increasing it by another $25 million is deeply troubling.”

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Senate Democrats respond to GOP education announcement | Oklahoma Senate OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt, Assistant Leader Carri Hicks, and Sen. Mark Mann made the following remarks after Senate Republicans announced their education proposal at the Capi...

It’s good to see the majority party prioritize reading, teacher salaries, and getting more teachers in the pipeline, but these are disjointed initiatives, not a long-term plan for student success.

Thanks to all who joined for last night's Capitol Conversation! So glad to have ASL interpretation again to make this public meeting more accessible.
We heard about harm reduction, protecting students' free speech rights, and improving voter access.
Our next CC is Mar. 30th, 5:30pm at the Capitol.

Honored to join this panel on March 12th hosted by the OKC Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. We'll discuss policy updates, legislative priorities, and progress being made on issues that impact our neighborhoods. Hope to see you there.

What do you think about bills? Budget priorities? Other decisions being made at the State Capitol?

We’d love to hear from you Monday!
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If you're saving for school or to start a business, the Matched Savings Program may be able to help. www.caaofokc.org/services/eco...

What do you think about bills? Budget priorities? Other decisions being made at the State Capitol?

We’d love to hear from you Monday!
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If you have questions about the transition between high school and education beyond, OK Parent Center is here to help. Call 877-553-4332 and an Advocate can help you understand the system, work with service providers and schools, and advocate for yourself or your student.

Oklahoma legislative leaders aligned on property tax elimination impact Oklahoma lawmakers discussed State Question 843 proposing property tax elimination on primary residences, raising concerns about school and public safety funding.

A zero-based property tax or huge cuts in property taxes would undermine public safety,
& our local schools. It’s a primary driver of local development. I’m deeply concerned that now there’s going to be a compromise that’s going to include that.
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Oklahoma lawmakers weigh in on Gov. Kevin Stitt, President Trump clash Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt and President Donald Trump are in a dispute over the exclusion of Democratic governors from a White House meeting, with local lawmakers expressing concerns about potential re...

"The governor has taken a hard stand a couple of times this year in the interest of making sure we’re finding common ground. I’m grateful for that,” said Senate Minority Leader Julia Kirt.
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In honor of this 25th anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing, admission to the Memorial Museum is FREE for all on February 19th. All are invited to experience the Museum and honor this important place in our shared history.
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Brief pause to drivers license and motor vehicle services this weekend as they get a new online system up and running.

Community leaders address affordable housing shortage and homelessness Oklahoma City leaders discuss rising housing costs, homelessness, and new legislation to increase affordable housing through tax credits and public-private partnerships.

My SB1393 would improve neighborhoods and downtown areas by stimulating conversion of buildings into housing that people can afford. Those properties are already connected to city infrastructure, so they have great advantages for cost-effective redevelopment.
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Power & Purpose Institute - ACLU of Oklahoma The Power & Purpose Institute in Oklahoma City is a free, one-day, in-person training focused on building collective power in a moment when our rights and freedoms are under attack. This training offe...

Full-day training for those eager to learn new skills and organize in their communities.

Feb. 21st 9am-4:30pm | Spots limited, RSVP today

Learn how organizing turns shared values into collective power and build relationships with others organizing our community.
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Leaders urge caution on property tax reform as revenue elimination discussed While some opponents of property taxes suggest that revenues could be made up by shifting to more reliance on sales taxes or other taxes, legislative leaders said they’ve seen no clear-cut or…

We have property tax relief for very low-income folks. We could increase that limit.

I'm already hearing that people are going to
compromise to the position of cutting property tax when it's unreasonable. Do Oklahomans still want public
safety? Do they still want bridges & roads, public schools?

Cutting back Medicaid will strip health coverage from thousands of Oklahomans and will lead to rural hospitals closing.
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Oklahomans worried if Medicaid gets stripped from them Hundreds of thousands of Oklahomans rely on Medicaid. Six years ago, Oklahoma voters approved Medicaid Expansion.

Cutting back Medicaid will strip health coverage from thousands of Oklahomans and will lead to rural hospitals closing.
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Flash Point Feb 8 Oklahoma State Senate Minority Leader Julia Kirt (D) Oklahoma City, joins the show to discuss the upcoming legislative session and reaction to Gov. Stitt's State of the State address.

Enjoyed appearing on KFOR’s Flashpoint to talk about the State of the State and our priority of solving real problems
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Oklahoma Lawmaker wants to make housing more affordable We have brought you stories about a shortage of affordable housing in Oklahoma.

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Your Voice Matters: Advocacy Training for Individuals with Lived Experience MHAOK is hosting an Advocacy Training Day designed specifically for individuals with lived experience of homelessness, mental illness, eviction, or a combination of these experiences. This training is...

Learn to share your story to advocate for policies that improve mental health. Learn more and register at mhaok.org/2026/01/12/y...

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Locator AARP Foundation Tax-Aide provides free tax preparation at over 3,600 Tax-Aide sites around the country. Use AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Site Locator tool to find a site near you!

AARP provides free tax assistance now through April 15. AARP’s Tax-Aide locator is available to find services across Oklahoma. Access to the different types of taxpayer assistance varies in each location, so check for in-person services before you head to a location. www.aarp.org/money/taxes/...

Bill advances prohibiting use of Oklahomans’ credit information to set insurance rates • Oklahoma Voice A Senate panel on Thursday passed a measure that would prohibit insurance companies from using credit information in determining rates.

Pleased this bill passed the Business & Insurance Committee today and for the opportunity to work on lowering property insurance costs.

RISING RATES: Bills aim to curb homeowner insurance rates in Oklahoma Extreme weather disasters are contributing to Oklahomans seeing big increases in homeowner insurance rates. 2 News Oklahoma's Cathy Tatom listened to how lawmakers are hoping to curb it.

I’m committed to real relief for Oklahomans on their property insurance rates.

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Mobile Integrated Healthcare receives grant for opioid abatement The grant provides for two new Mobile Integrated Healthcare staff positions dedicated to community outreach and education. The grant also will fund leave-behind kits, Narcan and other equipment and su...

Grateful for OKCFD's work to reduce the harm of opioid use and addiction, and very glad they have received a state Opioid Abatement Grant. This grant will fund new positions to help connect people with care and navigate the recovery process.
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2026 AARP Community Challenge A grant program to make communities more livable for people of all ages with tangible improvements that jump-start long-term change

The AARP Community Challenge is a grant program for cities, counties, nonprofits, and more aimed at making communities more livable for people of all ages, with emphasis on people 50+. Application are being accepted now through March 4th. www.aarp.org/livable-comm...

So proud to have an SD30 student, Carolina Pasillas of Mayfield Middle School, as a winner of this year's OK Alliance for Arts Education bookmark contest winner! You can see all the award-winning art on OAAE's website, and find the bookmarks soon at a library near you.
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Senator files measures to address state’s housing affordability issues OKLAHOMA CITY - Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt has introduced a group of bills aimed at increasing affordable housing across Oklahoma. According to a Jan. 15 Senate press release, the state faces...

Appreciate this story on our housing bills that could spur more attainable housing across the state
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How will the legislative session impact Oklahomans at the ballot box? Several bills filed this year address topics like early voting, meetings of public bodies and what makes someone qualified to run for office.

Voting should be consistent across all elections. I’m pleased this article features my bill that would make full days on Saturday regular early voting times for all elections.

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OG&E Storm Center View the latest updates and information regarding power restoration efforts and corresponding situations.

OG&E does not expect widespread outages during the upcoming winter storm, but if your power goes out, you can report outages, downed power line, and other emergencies by calling (405) 272-9595 in the OKC Metro and (800) 522-6870 in all other areas. You can also use the OG&E app.
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