Standridge Applauds RFK Jr.’s Visit, Backs 'Make Oklahoma Healthy Again' Initiatives

OKLAHOMA CITY — Sen. Lisa Standridge, R-Norman, today thanked U.S. Secretary of Health Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for visiting Oklahoma and applauded Gov. Kevin Stitt’s directives to improve health outcomes.

“It was an honor to meet with and welcome Secretary Kennedy to the state as part of the Governor’s Make Oklahoma Healthy Again initiative,” Standridge said. “I’m proud to see our state recognized for leading the way in promoting healthier choices, and I’m excited to support this movement as we work to improve the health, well-being and personal responsibility of all Oklahomans.”

Standridge praised the governor’s “Make Oklahoma Healthy Again” executive order and his request for a federal waiver to exclude unhealthy items, including soda and candy, from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, also known as food stamps.

“These SNAP changes are a smart, forward-thinking investment in Oklahoma’s future that encourages Oklahomans to choose nutritious meals over processed junk food,” Standridge said. “This waiver ensures our tax dollars support healthier lifestyles, instead of contributing to chronic illness and rising health care costs.”

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For more information, contact: Sen. Lisa Standridge at (405) 521-5535 or Lisa.Standridge@oksenate.gov