Kevin Stitt in 2021 Governor's State of the State speeches


On Abortion: We'll protect the rights of unborn children

We'll protect the rights of unborn children and stand up for the personal and religious freedoms of Oklahomans!
Source: 2021 State of the State Address to the Oklahoma legislature Feb 1, 2021

On Education: Change school funding formula to current enrollment

One of the ways we can do this is by looking at how schools get their funding. The current formula lets schools pick their highest number of students over the last three years. There are more than 55,000 "ghost students" in our funding formula right now. That means we're allocating close to 200 million of your tax dollars to students who don't exist. This is unacceptable. It's time for schools to be funded based on how many students they have now -- not how many they had in the past.
Source: 2021 State of the State Address to the Oklahoma legislature Feb 1, 2021

On Energy & Oil: Protect oil and gas industry from radical liberals

We'll support our oil and gas industry and protect it from radical liberals in Washington.
Source: 2021 State of the State Address to the Oklahoma legislature Feb 1, 2021

On Government Reform: Government's job is to get out of the way & cut red tape

Another key to a strong economy is letting businesses grow without fear of government overreach. We must continue our focus on cutting red tape. By working together to get rid of excessive regulation, we'll unlock Oklahoma's full economic potential for workers, business owners, farmers, and families. The government's job is not to slow things down. It's to get out of the way!
Source: 2021 State of the State Address to the Oklahoma legislature Feb 1, 2021

On Health Care: Use managed care to operate Medicaid expansion

With Medicaid Expansion now in our Constitution, this is the perfect opportunity to reimagine health care delivery. It's time to focus on outcomes and not just paying invoices. 40 states have found managed care is the best way forward: Texas, Kansas, Iowa, Tennessee, Florida. Even California and Illinois. It's not a red state or blue state thing. It's the smart thing to do. In fact, almost every other state with Medicaid expansion also uses managed care. Oklahoma, this is the right path forward.
Source: 2021 State of the State Address to the Oklahoma legislature Feb 1, 2021

On Local Issues: Must address state sovereignty over tribal land & peoples

The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in McGirt v. Oklahoma questions the sovereignty of the state as we've known it since 1907. I've invited the leaders of Oklahoma's sovereign tribes to join together and work with the State of Oklahoma. Together, we must create the certainty, fairness and the unity we've enjoyed since 1907. It is critical -- while embracing the tribal heritage of many Oklahomans -- that we don't lose sight of the fact that we are all Oklahomans.
Source: 2021 State of the State Address to the Oklahoma legislature Feb 1, 2021

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