The Senate recently welcomed new and returning senators to the state Capitol. Shortly after the general election, the Senate held a swearing-in ceremony for the chamber’s...

Lawmakers Take Office, OICA Begins Developing Children’s Legislative AgendaOn Wednesday, November 20, the new class of Oklahoma lawmakers will take office.In total, 31 new...

Forty Years ago...November 21, 1984Front page headline: Burlington objects to depot listing“Burlington Northern Railroad Company is the sole owner of this private property...

Following Elections, Fall Forum needs your voice to shape children’s policyElections are often exciting, inspiring, and even traumatic. For those who win, they begin a new...

Forty Years ago...November 15, 1984Mountain Park requested Snyder’s help with their stray dog problem. Snyder approved the assistance with agreement of: Fee of $2 per...

As October drew to a close, much of Oklahoma had gone over a month without significant moisture—and for some areas, over two months. A new record for the all-time driest...

OK Kid Governor® Rides Again!On Saturday, October 26, the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) partnered with Oklahoma 4-H to present our OK Kid Governor® program...

Fifty Years Ago…October 31, 1974You’ll need to vote on the following issues:November 5, 1974David Boren, Democrat, and Jim Inhofe, Republican, for GovernorGeorge Nigh,...

Information you need on ballot measures and judicial retentionOn November 5, the General Election will occur for Americans to decide on the candidates who are seeking...

"The Effectiveness of Properly Administered Corporal Punishment" to be Studied by Oklahoma House of RepresentativesThe season for legislative interim studies is quickly...

Fifty Years Ago…October 17, 1974Cyclones win Homecoming game with Mountain View – 43 - 46. Senior Karen Thomas was crowned queen by escort, Dennis Jackson. Her court...

Earlier this month, I hosted a marathon interim study to discuss Oklahoma’s water usage, monitoring and oversight. Oklahoma is facing historic droughts, and our state water...

Most homeschooled children thrive, but some use the law to hide abuseAs a longtime advocate for children’s success, I have grown accustomed to conversations from multiple...

September's weather story was dominated by two of Oklahoma’s most damaging hazards—severe drought and a devastating hailstorm. Drought had been spreading and intensifying...

OICA partners with 4-H for Kid Governor®,Deadline to Register is October 15Inspiring youth to engage in policy is an important facet of the mission undertaken by the...