Back to School Means a New Beginning for Children, FamiliesOn Saturday, Aug. 9, the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy partnered with the Foster...

A few weeks ago, I highlighted the interim studies approved by the state Senate. This week, I want to cover some from the House of Representatives.Interim studies are...

After months dominated by rain and severe weather, summer finally reclaimed the spotlight in Oklahoma during July. The state’s wet streak ended, replaced by rising heat and...

Good Guy, Good Governor, Oklahoma Legend!I first became acquainted with Governor Nigh not directly because of politics, but through a college program called the Oklahoma...

Our legislative session may be over, but there's no rest for the weary.In June, I had the opportunity to travel to Philadelphia as a member of the National Conference of...

A Night of Heroes and HopeOn Saturday, July 26, the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) held our annual Heroes Ball Gala at OKANA Water...

Closing the door on corruptionWhen I took the oath as Attorney General, I made a commitment to the people of our state that I would fight for transparency, accountability...

Of Heroes and Making Oklahoma a Better PlaceThe Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy Heroes Ball will be this Saturday, July 26, and we are excited about the honorees who...

Standing Up for Critical Warning Services The Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) was formed with the primary mission of ensuring the voices of Oklahomans are...

Calls needed to protect National Weather Service OperationsWe at the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy extend our deepest condolences to families tragically impacted by...

Oklahoma’s big weather stories this spring overwhelmingly involved tornadoes and heavy rains — and June was no exception. The month finished as the sixth-wettest June on...

Our fight to end domestic violence The state Legislature’s recently completed session was productive for Oklahomans in many ways. I am especially pleased that legislators...

The Senate adjourned this year’s legislative session at 12:25 a.m. on Friday, May 30. We adjourned Sine Die after a marathon day of acting on remaining policy items and...

Thank You to elected officials for their call to serviceAs a former lawmaker and someone who continues to work publicly in policy, the horrific act which happened over this...

“Big Beautiful Bill” Makes Significant, Drastic Changes to Education PolicyAs we continue our examination of the massive federal legislation called the “Big Beautiful Bill”...