OklahomaLegislativeBlackCaucus

OLBC

Legislative Agenda 2026

OurPriorities

We are dedicated to dismantling systemic barriers through targeted legislation. Our focus is singular: building a future that serves everyone.

01

EconomicJustice

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storefrontSmall Business Support

Revitalizing Main Street Through Equitable Funding

Minority-owned businesses face disproportionate challenges in securing capital. The Urban Development Grant (HB 2201) establishes a dedicated $15M fund specifically for zip codes historically underserved by traditional banking institutions.

ProgressCommittee Review
home_workHousing Stability

Tenant Protection & Ownership Pathways

Home ownership remains the primary vehicle for generational wealth. We are proposing legislation that caps rental application fees and creates tax incentives for developers building affordable single-family starter homes.

  • Cap on security deposits to 1x monthly rent
  • "Right to Cure" eviction prevention measures
02

Education &Opportunity

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schoolK-12 Investment

Modernizing Classrooms for the Digital Age

Every child deserves a world-class education regardless of their zip code. Our priority is increasing per-pupil funding to the regional average and ensuring high-speed broadband access in every rural and urban school district.

engineeringWorkforce Development

The Green Energy Jobs Initiative

Preparing our workforce for the future. We are championing partnerships between technical colleges and renewable energy companies to create 5,000 new apprenticeships over the next three years.

Apprenticeships

5,000

Funding Goal

$12M

03

HealthEquity

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child_careMaternal Health

Ending the Maternal Mortality Crisis

Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes. We are fighting to extend Medicaid coverage to 12 months postpartum and fund doula services for high-risk pregnancies.

SB 110: Doula Access

Passed

Effective July 1, 2024

local_hospitalRural Healthcare

Protecting Our Rural Hospitals

Ensuring that rural communities have access to emergency care is non-negotiable. Our legislation proposes increased state subsidies for rural facilities and loan forgiveness programs for doctors serving in these critical areas.