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State House Representative for HD 87

Oklahoma House District 87
Joined June 2022
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@EllynHefner
Ellyn Hefner
2 years
It’s an honor to serve House District 87 and I would be humbled to continue for another term. I’m looking forward to visiting with my constituents about the common sense legislation I’ve been working on at the State Capitol and how I can best serve them. #HD87
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@RealTheoWold
Theo Wold
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Oklahoma 'Republican' Gov. Kevin Stitt: "Democrats are not trying to get illegals here to turn them into voters." You'd have to be a fool to believe that at this point. https://t.co/gEYh2nvD3V
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@KOSURadio
KOSU
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BREAKING: The Department of Justice is suing Oklahoma after the state’s election officials declined to hand over a list of registered voters and their personal information, including Social Security and driver’s license numbers. https://t.co/6xRD8MIDHW
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The Department of Justice is suing Oklahoma after the state’s election officials declined to hand over a list of registered voters and their personal information, including Social Security and...
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@disabilityscoop
Disability Scoop
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As charter schools proliferate, a new report finds that a higher share of students with costly #SpecialEducation needs remain enrolled in traditional public schools. #disabilities
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As charter schools proliferate, a new report finds that a higher share of students with costly special education needs remain enrolled in traditional public schools.
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@EllynHefner
Ellyn Hefner
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Ummm?
@disabilityscoop
Disability Scoop
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President Donald Trump's nominee to be the nation's top doctor said she's not ready to rule out anything — including #vaccines — in determining what's behind rising #autism rates. #disabilities
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@disabilityscoop
Disability Scoop
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President Donald Trump's nominee to be the nation's top doctor said she's not ready to rule out anything — including #vaccines — in determining what's behind rising #autism rates. #disabilities
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President Donald Trump's nominee to be the nation's top doctor said she's not ready to rule out anything — including vaccines — in determining what's behind rising autism rates.
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@disabilityscoop
Disability Scoop
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#Uber is rolling out new features aimed at making it easier for people with intellectual and developmental #disabilities to get from one place to another more independently.
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Uber is rolling out new features aimed at making it easier for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to get from one place to another more independently.
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@disabilityscoop
Disability Scoop
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A program supporting #respite care for families of those with #disabilities and other needs is being renewed just months after backers worried it was in jeopardy.
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A program supporting respite care for families of those with disabilities and other needs is being renewed just months after backers worried it was in jeopardy.
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@elmo
Elmo
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Elmo is sad to see the #WinterOlympics end, but do you know what that means? The #WinterParalympics are almost here! ELMO IS SO EXCITED! 🥇
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@FreePressOKC
Okla City Free Press
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With police empowered to assist or carry out immigration enforcements, Oklahomans report fear and confusion, including during a recent raid in OKC's Asian District. | Ben Fenwick, Oklahoma Watch reports:
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With police empowered to assist or carry out immigration enforcements, Oklahomans report fear and confusion, including during a recent raid in OKC's Asian District.
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@FreePressOKC
Okla City Free Press
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The OK Film Exchange hosted a special screening of "Sinners" with Councilman James Cooper and Dr. Karlos Hill discussing the film's exploration of Black History. | Zoe Elrod reports https://t.co/5oNyYIMEpN
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@EllynHefner
Ellyn Hefner
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Disability rights are civil rights.
@disabilityscoop
Disability Scoop
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The #EducationDepartment dismissed nearly every #discrimination complaint — likely including many based on disability — all while spending millions to fire staff charged with investigating such cases. #disabilities #CivilRights
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@disabilityscoop
Disability Scoop
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Some GOP lawmakers say HHS Secretary Robert F. #Kennedy Jr.'s interest in #autism is counterproductive and could cause long-term mistrust in public health, but others say any attention is good attention. #disabilities #RFK
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Some GOP lawmakers say HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s interest in autism is counterproductive and could cause long-term mistrust in public health, but others say any attention is good attent...
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@disabilityscoop
Disability Scoop
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Months after Trump administration officials hyped a drug as a possible treatment for #autism symptoms, one of the largest studies examining its effectiveness in this population has been retracted. #disabilities
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Months after Trump administration officials hyped a drug as a possible treatment for autism symptoms, one of the largest studies examining its effectiveness in this population has been retracted.
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@disabilityscoop
Disability Scoop
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Using the latest adaptive technology and other critical supports, a 150-student private school allows students who are #nonverbal to communicate and thrive. #disabilities #SpecialEducation
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Using the latest adaptive technology and other critical supports, a 150-student private school allows students who are nonverbal to communicate and thrive.
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@EllynHefner
Ellyn Hefner
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“In this political climate, and with the Department of Education in such upheaval, it’s not in our kids’ best interest to start debating IDEA right now,” Altering IDEA Poses ‘Substantial Risk’ To Students With Disabilities, Advocates Warn
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disabilityscoop.com
Federal lawmakers are considering taking up legislation that would amend IDEA, a move that advocates fear could open the door to broader changes amid an already tumultuous time for special education.
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@disabilityscoop
Disability Scoop
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Federal health officials are reviving a key panel tasked with guiding the government's strategy on #autism, but the new committee members and the way in which they were appointed are raising concerns. #disabilities
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disabilityscoop.com
Federal health officials are reviving a key panel tasked with guiding the government's strategy on autism, but the new committee members and the way in which they were appointed are raising concerns.
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@EllynHefner
Ellyn Hefner
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“This new lawsuit is a serious attack on one of the most important and hard-fought rights for people with disabilities — the right to live and participate in their own communities,”
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disabilityscoop.com
In a new twist in a long-running lawsuit, a coalition of states is challenging the right of people with disabilities to live and receive services in the community as opposed to institutions.
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@APSRetirement
Alliance for Prosperity and a Secure Retirement
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Great @HoustonChron opinion piece by @BMcCutcheon, veteran firefighter & former president of the Plano Firefighters Association. Insightful perspective on how political interference in pension investing threatens retirement security of public servants.
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houstonchronicle.com
Both parties play politics with Texas pension investments. That has to stop.
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