“It’s all interconnected,” Oklahoma representative says education funding plays bigger role in other state issues

OKLAHOMA CITY – An Oklahoma representative says he believes that funding education will not only appease teachers, but it could also help solve a lot of other issues facing the state. Rep. Forrest Bennett, D- Oklahoma City, made the argument while fighting against House Bill 1270, which seeks to reform the state’s Medicaid program. When the measure went before the House of Representatives, Rep. Forrest Bennett argued against the bill. “I understand what we’re trying to do. I understand that […]