Ellyn Hefner
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State House Representative for HD 87
Oklahoma House District 87
Joined June 2022
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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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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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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New research tracks Oklahoma student achievement's 'long decline' to 48th in nation https://t.co/fEIXSU3uE0 via @tulsaworld
tulsaworld.com
The report compares how #oklaed students are performing academically with their peers regionally and nationally. “We used to be above average in the ’90s. And since then, we’ve had two waves of...
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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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Ummm?
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. #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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#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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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 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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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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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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Disability rights are civil rights.
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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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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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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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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“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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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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How Do You Write About a Slur? https://t.co/s2Lu9tgL5z via @NYTimes
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President Trump, Elon Musk and Joe Rogan have recently used the “R-word.” Reporting on its use can be uncomfortable.
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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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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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“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,”
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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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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Both parties play politics with Texas pension investments. That has to stop.
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