An Oklahoma lawmaker criticized the governor’s recent decision to send National Guard members to the nation’s capital.

Caucus releases statement honoring the survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, who died Monday at age 111

“Today felt very much like a performance for him,” McCane said. “My district, my students, my families deserve a superintendent, not somebody who’s performing, not a grifter.”

At the Oklahoma State Capitol, a gathering of concerned citizens took shape under the auspices of Rep. Michelle McCane, D-Tulsa, who took the initiative to host a public forum to directly engage with Oklahomans about the state of their public education.

McCane says listening to different perspectives and experiences is an important part of coming up with solutions and strengthening the schools.

State Rep. Michelle McCane, a Democrat from Tulsa, revealed during debate against the measure that she was a victim of sexual assault as a child.

The Honorable J. Kevin Stitt, We are writing to express our profound disappointment over your veto of House Bill 1389. Your veto critically limits life-saving care for Oklahoma women.

"It's a performance is what it comes across to me. The issue of homelessness is not new. Our homeless population has grown the entire time Stitt has been in office."

In an exclusive interview during Tulsa's 'No Kings Day' protest, Representative McCane voices her objection to 'fascist behavior', deepening the dialogue beyond partisan lines.

FFRF Action Fund’s “Secularist of the Week” is a state representative who opposed a resolution proclaiming that “Christ is King” during a debate on the Oklahoma House floor last week.

HCR 1013, authored by Oklahoma state Sen. Shane Jett and state Rep. Jim Olsen, would acknowledge the Christian “spiritual heritage of Oklahoma” and have the state proclaim that “Christ is King” to honor “the role of faith in the history and culture of Oklahoma.”

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Michelle McCane, D-Tulsa, filed House Resolution 1019 to designate April 2025 as School Library Month.

“School libraries are instrumental in the functions of public schools and in providing students with engaging materials that advance their literary, academic, and technological skills,” McCane said. “School librarians work daily to provide an inclusive and high-quality academic environment for students and their expertise should be celebrated. Studies have shown a strong correlation between school libraries and student achievement. I am proud to use my position in the legislature to designate April 2025 as School Library Month and give school libraries and librarians the recognition they deserve.”

McCane encourages school librarians to visit the Oklahoma State Capitol on Tuesday, April 8th, 2025, to be recognized in the House.

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Michelle McCane, D-Tulsa, released the following statement after the United States Department of Education ordered all schools K-12 to certify the banning of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs within 10 days or they will lose funding.

McCane says the requirement of compliance within 10 days places unnecessary pressure on schools and jeopardizes critical resources for students.

“Threatening to withhold funding from schools that prioritize inclusion and opportunity is an unacceptable federal overreach which amounts to extortion," said McCane. "Oklahoma has already banned DEI programs making this mandate an unnecessary administrative burden on already overburdened school districts for a political performance by the current administration.”

McCane asserts DEI initiatives play a key role in fostering learning environments that are equitable and free from discrimination as they help prepare students for a diverse workforce and ensure that schools provide necessary resources for all kinds of students.

"As our state works to strengthen its economy, we must recognize that major employers prioritize diversity and inclusion," McCane added. "Dismantling DEI programs in our schools only sets our students back and makes Oklahoma less competitive."

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