It's deadline week for bills at the Capitol with over 3,000 total bills submitted. Sen. Adam Pugh (R-Edmond), chair of the Senate Education Committee, also rolled out 13 proposed bills comprising his education plan. During a press conference, Sen. Pugh laid out a vision that included teacher pay raises, maternity leave, and increased funding. Ivy Riggs returns to break down why there are plenty of signs for optimism.

Fried Okra also welcomed Rep. Ronny Johns (R-Ada) to the pod to break down his four education bills, including HB 2412 that would give education support professionals an overdue and well-earned 6% pay raise.