Michelle in the News
Oklahoma House designates April 2026 as Library Month in Oklahoma
April 30, 2026
The Oklahoma House of Representatives has approved House Resolution 1054, designating April 2026 as Library Month in Oklahoma.
Bill to increase Oklahoma's minimum teacher salary by $2,000 passes out of House
April 28, 2026
State representatives passed the measure out of the House on Tuesday. But there were some concerns raised.
The rest of the money: Other FY 2027 budget bills revealed, advanced
April 13, 2026
Caldwell said budget leaders realized there had been an “oversight” in the three-year SRO pilot program that was renewed in this year’s budget because of “a great question” by Rep. Michelle McCane (D-Tulsa).
Oklahoma Chronicle: Tulsa Democrat speaks out against expanding parental choice tax credit
February 15, 2026
State Rep. Michelle McCane, D-Tulsa, said the tax credit shouldn’t be a priority because she believes it creates a different kind of segregation in schools. She says a limited number of families can access the tax credit, and the state should take responsibility to make sure all public schools are the best they can be.
Bill that would guarantee monetization rights to minors in OK passes first hurdle
February 12, 2026
A bill that would offer financial protections for minors on social media has cleared its first hurdle in the Oklahoma legislature.
McCane introduces bills addressing quality public education
February 5, 2026
Rep. Michelle McCane, D-Tulsa, introduced three bills eligible to be heard during the Second Regular Session of the 60th Oklahoma Legislature that address quality public education.
Oklahoma lawmaker criticizes governor’s National Guard deployment to Washington
December 3, 2025
An Oklahoma lawmaker criticized the governor’s recent decision to send National Guard members to the nation’s capital.
Oklahoma Legislative Black Caucus mourns death of Viola Fletcher
November 25, 2025
Caucus releases statement honoring the survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, who died Monday at age 111
‘It’s a good day in Oklahoma’: Tulsa teachers union, districts and lawmakers react to Ryan Walters resignation
September 25, 2025
“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.”
State lawmakers react to Operation SAFE in Tulsa
September 8, 2025
"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."
Rep. Michelle McCane Spearheads Public Education Forum at Oklahoma Capitol Amid Canceled State Meeting
August 29, 2025
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.
Rep. McCane to host Public Education Forum at Oklahoma State Capitol soon
August 22, 2025
McCane says listening to different perspectives and experiences is an important part of coming up with solutions and strengthening the schools.