In November 2011, it’s likely that Tulsa voters will be asked to make a number of decisions on some complicated changes to the City of Tulsa’s form of government and elections. A proposal from City Council includes a change to the three-year terms approved by voters in 2009. Will this be best for Tulsa?
From Representative Jeannie McDaniel This week marked the third-reading deadline for bills from the Senate. In three days the House heard 82 bills, or 64%, of all Senate bills heard and passed from the House. With just four weeks to go there is still much to do. The House is holding conference committee meetings—a departure from the long-held practice of …
The scheduled hearing before a referee of the Oklahoma Supreme Court was held April 19. Little was resolved. It is now a matter of waiting for the Oklahoma Supreme Court to determine if it wants to take up this issue and strike down the newly enacted law requiring all voters show either a photo identification or their voter registration card …
Local, state and national League positions on education all emphasize the importance of quality public education for all children. It is that goal that led us to organize a series of League-facilitated public forums to discuss the Tulsa Public Schools (TPS) Project Schoolhouse proposals that would close and/or consolidate a number of Tulsa schools. TPS is facing a serious financial …
Attending the 2011 League of Women Voters of Oklahoma Convention is a great way to meet other members from around the state and participate in the Leauge at a statewide level. Delegates are invited to arrive in Norman Friday, May 20, for an optional social evening beginning at 4:30 p.m. Convention registration opens 8:30 a.m., Saturday, May 21, and the …