Darcy Bostic

Hundreds showed up in Tulsa, OK!! #HandsOff

Oklahoma lawmakers will look at these 4 water issues in 2025 Over the past month of bill filing, lawmakers have introduced measures to conserve Oklahoma’s groundwater, prevent forever chemical contamination and fund water infrastructure.

Lots of interesting water bills this OK legislative session!

(1) monitoring ag well extraction via annual reporting

(2) additional loan $ for infrastructure improvements

(3) attempts to address PFAS

www.kosu.org/local-news/2...

Promotional graphic from OK Policy with a line graph showing an increase in rental prices rising 60% between 2009 to 2023, while the minimum wage remained stagnant at $7.25/hour. Text reads, "The cost of rent keeps climbing. The minimum wage? Stuck in 2009."

🚨 The minimum wage in Oklahoma has stayed at $7.25/hr since 2009.

Meanwhile, the cost of rent has increased by 60%. That’s a recipe for housing instability. #SQ832 gives voters the power to raise wages and keep families in their homes. #RaiseTheWage

Greg is too kind, but yes, I am here now! (However belatedly). Always happy to chat at the intersection of water, rurality, and justice.