Oklahoma Voter Turnout Remains Dismal; Kid Governor® Program Works to Boost Civic InvolvementI am a numbers guy, so I enjoy analyzing elections. Oklahoma’s Primary...

Oklahoma baked beneath a relentless sun during the third-warmest and fifth-driest August on record. Vegetation withered and turned yellow, ponds dried up, lake levels fell...

With Primaries Over, Now is the Time to Present SolutionsFor those who follow Oklahoma politics actively, the photo of me and former United States Sen. Jim Inhofe might...

Please Nominate Child Advocates Who Better Our StateOur state is fortunate to have many outstanding individuals who are tireless advocates for children.Often, these silent...

Interim Study Season Begins at State CapitolAs summer ends, lawmakers officially begin analyzing issues of concern and planning policy proposals for 2027. These “interim...

Mother Nature supplied fireworks of her own on July 4 as a destructive windstorm swept across Oklahoma, with Norman hardest hit. The month closed under a punishing heat...

10th Annual OICA Heroes Ball a True Celebration of Champions for ChildrenThis past week was a time of recovery for all who played a part in the 10th Annual OICA Heroes...

OICA Encourages Our Nation’s Governors To Expand Civics EducationThe 2026 National Governors Association (NGA) Summer Meeting is in Oklahoma City this week July 30 – August...

Sixty Years Ago…(1966)Snyder School Opens Aug. 29 – Snyder Schools open for the 1966-67 term officially on August 29 according to Supt. Robert E. Splawn. The faculty will...

Honoring Oklahoma’s Heroes for Children and Remembering the LostFor those of us at the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA), it is Heroes Ball Week! Our annual gala...

Happy 250th America! Tips for a Safe Fourth of JulyAs we approach the Independence Day holiday, I wanted to share some important information so you can be prepared for the...

Forty Years Ago… Cowboys share $8,040 at rodeo – Prize money totaled $8,040 at the 7th Annual Snyder-Mountain Park Rodeo with 324 entries at the July 4 and 5 performances....

Rejection of Minimum Wage Increase Sets Stage for Next StepsPrimary Election Day has come and gone for Oklahoma. Tuesday’s primary results led to many interesting...

May brought an abrupt slowdown in tornado activity after a historic start to 2026. The year opened with January tying its monthly tornado record, followed by a...

Happy Graduation, Class of 2026!I had the pleasure of being the commencement speaker for Bray-Doyle High School. It was wonderful to share the evening with graduates and...