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Carri Hicks
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Educator turned Legislator
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When we honor the separation of church and state, we make space for every student to thrive. That’s the Oklahoma I believe in. 🙌 #EducationForAll #oklaed to #okleg #ElectATeacher
5th voter in my Precinct. Polls have been open for an hour...OKC get out and VOTE!
To be an ally is to listen first, honor sovereignty, and work in true partnership with Tribal Nations. It’s daily work—grounded in respect, learning, and shared purpose.
“Both sides need to do better.”
Oh boy — both sides? In a state where the GOP runs everything from the Governor’s office to both chambers? Okay. 🙃
Happy Saturday! Interim studies, cold cases, moms in recovery, innovation week, and media calls — all in a week’s work

💪✨ Staying focused on solutions, compassion, and community. #OKLeg #WomenInLeadership #PublicService #OklahomaStrong
Alex Jones built an empire screaming about “free markets” and “freedom from control.”
Now he’s begging the Supreme Court to save him from facing the consequences of his own words — and to stop someone else from owning his company.
Funny how “freedom” always ends where their control does.
The comparison is between college-educated and degree-related careers within the same state. The teacher penalty is based on the pay gap between other careers within a single state, not in comparison with other states.
Proud mom moment: H, the new class secretary, passed her first proposal yesterday.

The soccer fields weren’t fair for everyone—she changed that. Leadership isn’t titles. It’s using power to fix what’s in front of you. ❤️ #senatormom
Folks who claim GOP is about “efficiency” — look at OK. Remember hydroxychloroquine stockpiles? Or the “education accounts” that bought Christmas trees & video games? Swadley’s BBQ? Time & again, public 💲are siphoned off for pet projects instead of serving the public. Call it waste, not efficiency.
Alligator Alcatraz cost us close to
500 million

It lasted what 2-3 months
Honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Jane Goodall. May we never forget her sage wisdom.
Justice delayed, is justice denied. Join me on Thursday, Oct 2 at 1pm in rm 535 as we shine a light on Oklahoma’s unsolved cases. Cold cases aren’t just numbers—they’re families without closure.
Door knocking in spooky season is the literal best! No tricks, just treats!! ❤️ #knockknock #sd40
Here's the thing. We can all breathe deeper with Supt. Walters' resignation.

However, funding education falls to the legislature. We owe so much to our students, and that starts with the most exceptional educators. 🚨🚨🚨
The US has been leaving school teachers behind for nearly 30 years.

In 20 states, teachers made 25% less than their peers.

What’s the teacher pay gap in your state?

Find out here: www.epi.org/publication/...
Looking at you, Oklahoma....
12 states have passed anti-DEI laws targeting higher ed in 2025 so far. These attacks are often paired w/ efforts to weaken unions

"Protecting unions & advancing equity are inseparable—& both are vital for strong schools & a thriving democracy," says EPI's Adewale Maye: www.epi.org/blog/anti-eq...
Anti-equity legislation reinforces threats to education and unions
On March 28, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed an anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) higher education law that regulates classroom discussions, puts diversity scholarships at risk, and largely...
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You're very kind!! I'll be patiently waiting for that call from the Gov. 😉
Grateful to spend my evening with the amazing folks in the S. OKC Democratic Women's club! Oklahoma is Worth the Work! #letsgo
Families belong together — not in fear of ICE raids. Our immigrant neighbors are parents, workers, and community builders. We must stand up for them and demand dignity, compassion, and fair treatment. 💙✊
There’s a terrible situation at an ICE facility in Chicago. ICE GOONS are forcefully arresting people, pushing through protesters, and even lobbing tear gas at reporters.
Grateful to tour Ignite in SD40! 💙

Tackling staffing shortages w/an on-site CNA prog., while still caring for 70–75 people daily.

Challenges remain - MCO transitions = tighter budgets, changing reimbursements, & endless paperwork.

Inspiring to keep learning from those on the frontlines. 🌟
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After years of complaining about cancel culture, the current administration has taken it to a new and dangerous level by routinely threatening regulatory action against media companies unless they muzzle or fire reporters and commentators it doesn’t like.
Let’s be clear about what happened to Jimmy Kimmel
Trump’s most brazen attack on free speech yet.
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New Mexico, long at the bottom of state rankings for child well-being and educational outcomes, is on the verge of launching a first-in-the-nation free child care and preschool program that would save families an average of $13,000 a year. https://wapo.st/3Irr36F