Kevin Stitt in 2023 Governor's State of the State speeches
On Drugs:
We have deactivated over 800 illegal marijuana farms
Protecting Oklahomans means fully funding our law enforcement. When we back the blue, we are creating safer communities, safer schools, and a safer Oklahoma. This also extends to combating drug and human trafficking and cracking down on
illegal marijuana operations in our state. We have deactivated over 800 illegal marijuana farms, completed 165 arrests, and seized over 600,000 pounds of illegal marijuana.
Source: 2023 State of the State Address to the Oklahoma legislature
Feb 6, 2023
On Education:
Providing more options for students leads to better outcomes
For all those parents in Oklahoma whose child is stuck in a failing school--I am fighting for you! Oklahoma governors have been advocating for more parental choice for over 30 years.Other states like Iowa and
Virginia and Florida and New Hampshire have already figured it out. Providing more options for students leads to better outcomes. Oklahoma cannot afford to be left behind.
Source: 2023 State of the State Address to the Oklahoma legislature
Feb 6, 2023
On Education:
Fewer DEI officers for schools; more career placement
Let's make sure our universities and higher education are partnering with companies to train the workforce of tomorrow. I want to challenge OU and OSU to grow and deliver a quality education to 40,000 students by 2030. Because
when we send our kids to college, we expect our tuition to pay for their education, not their indoctrination! I want our universities to have less DEI officers and more career placement counselors. [Note: "DEI" is "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion"]
Source: 2023 State of the State Address to the Oklahoma legislature
Feb 6, 2023
On Energy & Oil:
Let's continue to embrace our "More of Everything" approach
Let's continue to diversify our energy grid and embrace our "More of Everything" approach. We are proud that Oklahoma ranks fifth in the nation for natural gas production, and sixth for oil production. And we're also ranked 10th in
the nation for renewables. My administration will continue to lead with efforts like becoming the nation's Hydrogen Hub. Oklahoma's affordable and reliable grid is the envy of the world and an undeniable competitive advantage.
Source: 2023 State of the State Address to the Oklahoma legislature
Feb 6, 2023
On Families & Children:
Ban all gender transition surgeries & therapies for minors
We must protect our most vulnerable - our children. After all minors can't vote, can't purchase alcohol, can't purchase cigarettes…
We shouldn't allow a minor to get a permanent gender altering surgery in Oklahoma. That's why I am calling on the Legislature to send me a bill that bans all gender transition surgeries and hormone therapies on minors in the state!
Source: 2023 State of the State Address to the Oklahoma legislature
Feb 6, 2023
On Foreign Policy:
We will protect Oklahoma from the Communist Party of China
Let me be very clear on this point: As long as I am governor, we will protect Oklahoma from the
Communist Party of China and we will not allow foreign nationals to purchase farmland in the state of Oklahoma.
Source: 2023 State of the State Address to the Oklahoma legislature
Feb 6, 2023
On Government Reform:
Oklahomans deserve to know who's funding political campaigns
Protecting Oklahomans means protecting the integrity of our elections. I'm calling for stronger transparency laws. Because Oklahomans deserve to know exactly who is funding political campaigns.
A democracy is doomed when special interests can spread lies and leverage blank checks to buy elections. Protecting Oklahomans means standing up for our values and our way of life.
Source: 2023 State of the State Address to the Oklahoma legislature
Feb 6, 2023
On Principles & Values:
We have brought the American Dream back to Oklahoma
Today, families and businesses from New York and Chicago and L.A. pack up their little apartments and come to the open plains of Oklahoma,- Ready to enjoy a safe community,
- A government that doesn't get in their way,
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And the opportunity to chase their American Dream.
- Because that's what we've done. We have brought the American Dream back to Oklahoma.
Source: 2023 State of the State Address to the Oklahoma legislature
Feb 6, 2023
On Tax Reform:
Eliminate state grocery tax; reduce income tax rate to 3.99%
Let's cut taxes! In my executive budget I am proposing to eliminate Oklahoma's state grocery tax and reduce our personal income tax rate to 3.99%. These cuts will save each family in Oklahoma hundreds of dollars each year. And it will continue to make
Oklahoma one of the best states to live, work, and raise your family. When our economy is booming everyone wins. Your personal income goes up, opportunities expand, and the entire tax base grows.
Source: 2023 State of the State Address to the Oklahoma legislature
Feb 6, 2023
On Technology:
Get high-speed internet access to 95% of the state by 2028
Broadband and internet access are critical to Oklahoma's future. When I came into office, Oklahoma was ranked in the bottom ten for broadband access. Today, we've jumped 23 spots to 26th in the nation for fastest coverage.
Last year we formed the Oklahoma Broadband Office and set a vision to deliver high-speed internet access to 95% of the state by 2028.
Source: 2023 State of the State Address to the Oklahoma legislature
Feb 6, 2023
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