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Capitol Insider: Latest News on Food Insecurity Policy & Advocacy (August 2023)
The weather isn’t the only thing heating up as we approach the end of summer. Interim studies in the Oklahoma House and Senate have been finalized and are beginning to be scheduled.
Read more »Capitol Insider: Latest News on Food Insecurity Policy & Advocacy (June 2023)
The deadline for Governor Stitt to act on bills sent to him during Special Session was June 1. The Governor signed 344 bills and joint resolutions into law and allowed 15 other regular session measures to take effect without his signature.
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Capitol Insider: Latest News on Food Insecurity Policy & Advocacy (May 2023)
Despite the May 26 deadline for regular session rapidly approaching, work for Oklahoma’s legislators is far from over. House and Senate leadership finally reached an agreement on this session’s vigorously debated education budget.
Read more »Capitol Insider: Latest News on Food Insecurity Policy & Advocacy (April 2023)
With May rapidly approaching, it’s crunch time for many legislators and advocates. April 27 is the deadline for the third reading of any active bills in their opposite chamber, so we anticipate another busy week at the Capitol. Here’s a status update on the remaining bills we’re tracking (including some that have already successfully reached the Governor’s desk!)
Read more »Capitol Insider: Latest News on Food Insecurity Policy & Advocacy (January 2023)
As the current Congress nears its end, federal lawmakers are negotiating one final spending package that could impact food security programs. At the time of writing, the just-released mega-bill includes:
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Capitol Insider: Latest News on Food Insecurity Policy & Advocacy (December 2022)
As the current Congress nears its end, federal lawmakers are negotiating one final spending package that could impact food security programs. At the time of writing, the just-released mega-bill includes:
Read more »Capitol Insider: Latest News on Food Insecurity Policy & Advocacy (November 2022)
The Oklahoma legislature will have 15 new members of the House of Representatives and eight new members of the Senate. This means that 22% of the legislature will be new members come next session. Hunger Free Oklahoma will focus on educating new and returning legislators alike on the landscape of food security issues and policies.
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Capitol Insider: Latest News on Food Insecurity Policy & Advocacy (October 2022)
The federal public health emergency has been extended through January 11, 2023. At this time, we do not anticipate the emergency declaration will be extended past January 2023, though no official action has been announced or taken yet. The end of the federal public health emergency will mean several changes to federal nutrition programs. We are tracking this very closely and will keep our partners updated with the latest information.
Read more »Capitol Insider: Latest News on Food Insecurity Policy & Advocacy (September 2022)
by Jessica Dietrich, Director of Government Relations and Public Policy White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health We are extremely proud and honored to share that our Executive Director, Chris Bernard, received an invite to attend the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health in person on behalf of Hunger Free Oklahoma. This […]
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