Oklahoma Public Health Association

POLICY ACTION GROUP

Group Info

As a nonpartisan 501(c)3 organization, OPHA is proud to protect and promote public health in Oklahoma through grassroots and direct lobbying. Therefore, OPHA is launching a Policy Action Group to organize rapid response, targeted advocacy as legislation progresses throughout session (February to May each spring). When key bills are moving, lawmakers need to hear directly from their constituents – and often on short notice! We anticipate "rapid response" ranging from ≤ 24 hours to a week. Calls to action will primarily be sent via email and can include:

Sharing information and action alerts to your network (via email, social media, etc)
Making phone calls to legislators
Sending emails to legislators
Scheduling Zoom/Teams meetings to talk with legislators
Scheduling in-person meetings to talk with legislators
Providing subject matter expertise if legislators request it from OPHA
Going to the Capitol to talk with legislators

Who Can Join OPHA's Policy Action Group? – Sign up today!

All public and allied-health professionals and students ready to advocate to protect and promote public health in Oklahoma are welcome to join! This group is designed for action. By signing up, you’re committing to act (as you're available) when OPHA identifies a time-sensitive opportunity to make your voice heard.

Focus Areas

As of early March 2026, policy priorities for targeted action include defending TSET and heated tobacco taxation. OPHA is also closely monitoring bills on mandatory overdose reporting, raw milk, and disease surveillance.

Group Coordinator

OPHA Executive Director & registered in-house lobbyist, McKenzie Cowlbeck.

OPHA Group Members

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