ONE OKLAHOMA COALITION ATTEMPTS TO FOOL VOTERS Oklahoma City, OK— After it was forced to return an illegal contribution from a political action committee (PAC), the One Oklahoma Coalition (OOC) made outrageous, false allegations against the YES on 744 campaign in order to divert attention from its own legal troubles. “The One Oklahoma Coalition is clearly trying to distract voters from the fact... Read the rest of this entry »
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ONE OKLAHOMA COALITION ATTEMPTS TO FOOL VOTERS
September 7th, 2010 • Posted by yesadminWho is really opposing SQ 744…follow the (PAC) money!
September 6th, 2010 • Posted by yesadminWho is really opposing SQ 744…follow the (PAC) money! In Sunday’s edition of the Oklahoman there is an article that has some pretty interesting bits of information in it. First, The Oklahoman, the State’s largest newspaper, admitted to giving at least $1 million dollars to an organization called “Forward OKC III” , a Chamber group that is opposing State Question 744. (see highlighted... Read the rest of this entry »
Opponents of SQ 744 Distort Support for School Funding
September 3rd, 2010 • Posted by yesadminOklahoma City, OK—The One Oklahoma Coalition (OOC), a consortium of special interests opposed to funding schools to the regional average, attempted to divert attention away from their own violations of state ethics laws by making false statements regarding supporters of state question 744 (SQ 744). The Oklahoma Ethics Commission forced the OOC to refund a $15,000 contribution it received from a state... Read the rest of this entry »
Make Your Own YES ON 744 Yard Sign!
August 30th, 2010 • Posted by yesadminYES on 744 is launching an exciting contest where YOU get to create and submit your own yard sign design! Watch the video below! Here is what you need to do to participate: Step 1 – Get creative and make your own yard sign design to show your support for 744! Step 2 – Take a picture of your sign. Step 3 – Post your picture on our Facebook page or e-mail it to info@yeson744.com Step... Read the rest of this entry »
Interest Groups Deny Children While Collecting Billions
August 11th, 2010 • Posted by yesadminOklahoma City, OK – Supporters of State Question 744 (SQ 744) expressed shock at the news that the Oklahoma Department of Transportation approved more than $4.3 billion in construction plans while schools across Oklahoma face crippling budget cuts. As reported by the Associated Press, this amount equals more than three times the total spending that was authorized by the legislature in 2003. “While... Read the rest of this entry »
Oklahoma Poll Shows 65% of Oklahomans Support State Question 744
August 5th, 2010 • Posted by yesadminOklahoma City, OK – The Yes on 744 Campaign announced Thursday that a recently completed Sooner poll shows 65% of Oklahomans support State Question 744. “Oklahomans understand that greater investment in children’s education will pay dividends to the state in the future,” said Michael Kolenc, Yes on 744’s campaign manager. “When we began this effort, 61% of Oklahomans supported the question.... Read the rest of this entry »
YES on 744 Announces Contribution to Support Oklahoma’s Children
July 31st, 2010 • Posted by yesadminYES on 744 Announces Contribution to Support Oklahoma’s Children Oklahoma City, OK— Today, the YES on 744 coalition announced receipt of a generous contribution from teachers around the nation in support of State Question 744 (SQ 744) and quality schools for Oklahoma’s children. SQ 744 will increase Oklahoma’s investment in education to the average of the surrounding states. Oklahoma currently... Read the rest of this entry »
BACKROOM DEALS DISTORT THE TRUTH ABOUT SQ 744
July 20th, 2010 • Posted by yesadminBACKROOM DEALS DISTORT THE TRUTH ABOUT SQ 744 Oklahoma City, OK— Today, the Oklahoma Policy Institute released a study that revealed its opposition to investing in the future of Oklahoma’s children. “It became obvious today that the Oklahoma Policy Institute and its Board have decided to push a special interest agenda and further their own interests at the expense of Oklahoma’s kids,”... Read the rest of this entry »
What Do Students In Your Community Need Most?
July 11th, 2010 • Posted by yesadminWe need to give Oklahoma’s kids the tools they need for success. Please vote in our interactive poll below to tell us the challenges the students in your community are facing. Help us give Oklahoma’s kids the future they deserve! Please click HERE to tell us what ‘Other’ things kids in your community need to be successful Read More →
“Oklahoma’s Kids Deserve Better”
June 25th, 2010 • Posted by yesadminCoalition to Oppose Oklahoma Education Initiative From the Associated Press Posted: Jun 24, 2010 6:48 PM Updated: Jun 24, 2010 6:48 PM NORMAN, Oklahoma — A coalition of business and labor groups said Thursday there will be dire consequences for state employees and services if a ballot initiative to dramatically increase spending on public education passes this fall. Members of the One Oklahoma... Read the rest of this entry »
