Amber England, campaign manager of the Yes On 802 campaign, released the following statement this evening after Oklahomans voted to approve Medicaid expansion. “Tonight Oklahoma lived up to the standards and values that make this state great, and I’ve never been more proud. “In the middle of a pandemic, Oklahomans stepped up and delivered life-saving […]
YES On 802 Responds to Governor’s Veto of his Own Medicaid Expansion Plan
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – Yes On 802 Campaign Manager Amber England issued the following statement in response to Governor Stitt’s veto of his own Medicaid Expansion Plan: “The Governor’s veto of his own plan to expand Medicaid is just further proof why it’s time for voters to decide this issue for themselves. “Politicians simply can’t […]
Campaign for Medicaid Expansion to Embark on Statewide Community Check-in Tour Covering 21 cities, 1,400 Miles in 4 Days
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – The campaign to expand Medicaid will take to Oklahoma’s streets and highways next week. Yes on 802 staff and supporters will use the tour to check in with local grassroots advocates, thank essential healthcare workers, and tout the local economic impact of the passage of State Question 802. “COVID19 shifted the […]
State Question 802 Campaign Responds to Governor’s Election Date
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Yes On 802 Campaign Manager, Amber England, issued the following statement today upon receiving news that Governor Stitt will place State Question 802 on the June 30th primary election ballot. “Since we launched our campaign, our goal has been to expand Medicaid to nearly 200,000 Oklahomans. Now, more than ever, hardworking […]
State Question 802 Campaign Responds to Governor’s Expansion Plan
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Yes On 802 Campaign Manager, Amber England, issued the following statement today with news that Governor Sitt has — despite not having gained legislative intent on a funding source —asked the Oklahoma Healthcare Authority to submit the necessary paperwork to expand Medicaid. “Our grassroots campaign has forced the governor’s hand to […]
New Poll Finds Oklahomans Overwhelmingly Trust State Question 802 to Expand Access to Healthcare, Not Alternative Plans by Politicians
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – Today the Yes On 802 campaign unveiled the results of a new poll that finds 67% of voters in Oklahoma support expanding Medicaid through State Question 802. Even more telling, 71% said they would not trust politicians to create a better plan to expand Medicaid than a plan that was placed […]
Yes On 802 Supporters To Host Over 30 House Parties in 30 Days
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Supporters of State Question 802 will gather in at least 30 communities across Oklahoma during the month of March to send politicians a clear message: It’s time to let the people vote. At these grassroots events, supporters will continue to build momentum around the state in support of Yes On 802. […]
YES On 802 Responds to Governor Stitt’s State of the State Address
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – Yes On 802 Campaign Manager Amber England issued the following statement in response to Governor Stitt’s State of the State Address: “Oklahomans have made it clear with the largest signature collection in state history: It’s time to let our citizens vote on Medicaid expansion. However, we’re still waiting for an election […]
YES On 802 Issues Statement on Governor Stitt’s Washington DC Press Event
**Please attribute the following statement to Amber England, YES on 802 Campaign Manager OKLAHOMA CITY, OK- “Oklahomans have made it clear they want to vote to decide this issue for themselves. At this point, what we want to know from the Governor is when Oklahomans will be able to vote Yes On 802.” “In fact, […]
Yes On 802 Campaign Overcomes Major Legal Hurdle; Awaits an Election Day
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Yes On 802 Campaign Manager, Amber England, issued the following statement today with news that language for the Medicaid expansion state question has been finalized. The measure received a record number of signatures from Oklahoma voters and opponents have opted not to challenge the ballot language. “We’ve officially cleared the final […]