Deadline Week

We just wrapped up deadline week, which is the week where all of the bills that originate in the House have to be heard and voted on before going over to the Senate.  The good news is that my first bill passed out of the House! This bill would help offset daycare expenses for military families whose members are deployed.

Unfortunately, two bills also passed that would roll back the voters' decisions on state questions.  I personally believe that when the people speak, the government ought to listen! I also believe that that is what's wrong with our state legislature - too many legislators are wanting to help special interests instead of doing the right thing.

Finally, the Democrats unveiled a proposed budget that doesn't hurt middle or low income families.  So far, the Democrats are the only ones that have put forward a plan on how to fix the budget (with the exception of Gov. Fallin's atrocious plan to raise taxes on middle and low income families, but give away hundreds of millions in corporate welfare).  

I look forward to constituent coffee next week!