Be a Part of the Solution on March 11 At Child Advocacy DayDecisions are made by those who show up, as quoted by President Jed Bartlet from “The West Wing.” Voters who take...

Our legislative session is officially underway, and our first week was the busiest first week I've experienced in my five years at the Legislature.Typically, legislators...

Like the villain in a ‘90s action movie, winter struck back with a vengeance in January following the unusual warmth that closed out 2024. Several strong cold fronts...

Children’s Legislation Begins Moving at State CapitolAs the first full week of session has ended, the lawmakers at the Oklahoma State Capitol are hard at work with...

The Legislature got off to a busy start last week as both chambers officially gaveled in for this year’s legislative session. The governor gave his annual State of the...

OICA works to empower Oklahomans of all agesOn Monday, February 3, Gov. Kevin Stitt delivered his annual “State of the State” address to the members of the Oklahoma...

Children’s Court System is Desperately Needed StatewideAs the Oklahoma Legislature begins work, there is a record number of bills presented for consideration over the next...

Our legislative session is quickly approaching, and things have ramped up at the Oklahoma State Capitol.Throughout the month of January, our House Appropriations &...

On Dec. 30, the Oklahoma Legislature’s Joint Committee on State-Tribal Relations held its final meeting of the year to review and approve the state’s new motor vehicle...

Your “Helicopter” Moment in LifeWhen I heard the news of the death of former President Jimmy Carter, I was reminded of a statement he made 10 years ago during his...

2025 session approaches, Legislative Learning Lab will get you readyAs the 1st Session of the 60th Oklahoma Legislature approaches, there is much work occurring at the...

As 2024 passes into history, so do three giantsSome say that deaths occur in “threes,” and for Oklahomans that was truly the case last week with a trio of remarkable...

It seems every year is a momentous one for weather in Oklahoma, and 2024 was no exception, with two all-time records either tied or broken during the year. The National...

As many of you know, District 63 has been without a hospital since 2016. That has led to a proverbial healthcare desert in SW Oklahoma, with its borders between...

The State Board of Equalization recently met to certify revenue projections for fiscal year 2026. These projections provide a baseline for building a state budget for the...