Stay in the Know @ the Oklahoma Legislative Session right now!
Sneak peek first but I’ll explain more below on how you can stay in the know about what is going on with this Oklahoma legislative session at the Capitol! I love this time of year! The Oklahoma legislative session starts at the beginning of February and runs through May. I’m a self-proclaimed legislative session junkie. […]
It’s the first week of Session in Oklahoma…
When I say a lot has happened in education in the last week or so, I mean A LOT! In fact, there was so much I wanted to share but suffered from decision fatigue. It is understandable to be focused on the nationwide news. But, many big education-related government actions are happening right here in […]
3 steps to find filed legislative bills in Oklahoma
Soon, all legislative bills will be filed with their specific language. Obviously, the language will morph and change throughout the legislative session, you can see now what is being proposed. In case you haven’t looked at this before, here are… 3 steps to locate proposed legislative bills You can use this website for other searches, […]
Student cell phones and social media
Q: Why are national and state leaders so focused on it? As a parent, I am getting no fewer than 3-5 offers daily in the mail, by email, and by text to get my kid a new device – cell phone, iPad, smart watch, etc. And I want to respond to the cell phone person […]
Why local elections matter most
In Oklahoma and nationally, we had a big election but it was more than just who we wanted as the next U.S. President. I know the focus online and on the news was on the Presidential election, but your vote on local issues directly impacts your life and your kids’ lives. In my opinion, your […]
Why vote in OKC?
I’ve already scoped out my sample election ballot (because I LOVE this stuff!?!) as a registered voter in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Here is what is on my ballot and a brief explanation of the offices up for grabs: (Why should you care? Because you probably have similar stuff on your ballot) Corporation Commissioner (state officer)– […]
Welcome to JustAskJess!
You can call me Jess. I am a lawyer in Oklahoma who practices school law and teaches school law as an adjunct professor. I am a proud parent of two amazing kids who attend public school. My specialty is helping solve problems. And while I have spent my work days over the past 17 years […]