2-28-26: Senior Day at the State Capitol 2026 & tax credits for caregivers

We have a two-in-one show on Saturday at 9:05 a.m. on Oklahoma Talk radio Freedom 96.9 FM. One topic we’ll be discussing is Senior Day at the State Capitol, taking place on March 30 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The second topic will focus on tax credits for caregivers. Rebekah Williams, Ombudsman for the State of Oklahoma, will be speaking about Senior Day at the State Capitol. Joy McGill, who serves as AARP Oklahoma’s Advocacy Director, will be speaking about the tax credit for caregivers.

Senior Day Questions

• How is the aging population growing in Oklahoma?
• What is the importance of Senior Day at the Capitol?
• How can we, as a community, support the aging population?
• What programs or agencies will be present at Senior Day, and what can people expect?
• Why and how should people contact their legislators?

Tax Credit Questions

• What is Oklahoma’s Family Caregiver Tax Credit?
• What are the most important updates this bill would make?
• From a budget perspective, supporters say HB 4118 is fiscally responsible and does not increase costs to the state. How does the bill maintain those safeguards?
• Looking ahead, what are the next steps for HB 4118 in the Legislature, and how can listeners get involved if they want to support the modernization of the caregiver tax credit?

Rebekah Williams has established herself as a leading figure in senior advocacy over her 22-year career, focusing on improving the lives of seniors in Oklahoma. Her experience includes a 10-year tenure with the Ombudsman program, supported by specialized education and training in federal and state Ombudsman supervisor mandates, including coursework from the OU Geriatric Institute, and as a graduate of the Oklahoma Aging Advocate Leadership Academy.

Currently, Rebekah serves as an Ombudsman Systems Advocate and liaison, working with state & congressional lawmakers on legislation impacting the aging population.

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Joy McGill serves as AARP Oklahoma’s advocacy director, where she has worked since 2017. With her experience as a policy advocate, she spearheads AARP Oklahoma’s advocacy initiatives on a wide range of issues including family caregiving, long-term care, prescription drugs, healthcare, utilities, guardianship, financial security, fraud prevention and more.

Additionally, McGill actively collaborates with volunteers and the community-at-large, sharing resources to effectively advocate for the issues that affect their lives.