Where do you stand on immigration policies?The conversation of immigration continues to weigh heavily on many Americans, especially following the death of a Minnesotan over...

The House has officially completed bill filing, which is our last major deadline before the new legislative session starts.Every year, hundreds of bills are filed....

Lawmakers, OICA making final preparations for 2026 Legislative SessionThe final pre-session deadline has been reached for the Oklahoma Legislature with the completion of...

The Senate is gearing up for a new legislative session that will begin in a matter of weeks. Both legislative chambers just completed bill filing for the session that will...

Which schools and county services do you want eliminated with property tax cuts?Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. famously stated, “Taxes are what we pay for...

The State Board of Equalization met in late December to certify initial revenue projections for the upcoming fiscal year, marking an important step in the state budget...

A Very Busy 2025 for ChildrenIt is hard to believe that 2025 has come to an end. For those of us at the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA), I must say that our...

If moisture and cold weather topped your December weather Christmas list, you likely didn’t enjoy the lump of coal Mother Nature delivered instead. December 2025 finished...

Connecting Kids to Healthcare CoverageAs 2026 begins, the topic of insurance affordability and what can be done to keep costs from going up is top-of-mind. While much of...

Support for Foster Teens and Prayers for #MightyMillerThis time of year can bring stressful times for children who endure traumatic experiences.As we approach the end of...

May Your Season Be Bright and JoyousI hope each of you is looking forward to the upcoming Christmas break and will have time to spend with loved ones.As a Christian,...

Handling stress over the holidaysWith the beginning of December and upcoming celebrations, stress is an inevitable part of the season. Holidays are often portrayed as...

November 2025 was a warm and mostly dry month across Oklahoma, much like the climatological fall season as a whole (Sept. 1–Nov. 30). Those conditions allowed drought to...

OICA Expresses Thanks for Child Advocacy Award WinnersAs we just celebrated Thanksgiving, I would be remiss to not express appreciation for those who work tirelessly for...

Elevate Learning, Not Just Test ScoresOklahoma has consistently lingered toward the bottom of state rankings when it comes to reading comprehension with elementary-aged...