With the work beginning at the State Capitol in the Oklahoma Legislature this past week, the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy also has hit the ground running. OICA is tracking roughly 400 bills filed by lawmakers which could have a significant impact on children and families in our state.

Mrs. Ava Average turned into the crowded parking lot of her local department store and finally found a parking space. After locking her car door, she headed rapidly toward the entrance, intent on finishing up quickly and beating the crowds back onto the congested streets. Like everyone else that day, she had things to do and places to be, with not nearly enough time to get it all done.

In addition to February being Black History Month, it is also Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. I would like to share a story about being in an abusive dating relationship as a teen and also resources for learning more and getting help.

Opponents of Gov. Kevin Stitt’s call to use private contractors to oversee managed care in Medicaid say the existing system works well and doesn’t need to be fixed because the program rapidly pays providers.

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The legislative session started Feb. 1 with the governor’s State of the State Address.

A young couple was deeply involved in the timeless dance of married couples since the first union, and I am not referring to sex. This was the dance of war.

Feb. 1 marked the monthlong celebration of Black History Month.

In a time of uncertainty and frustration, I want to reassure you that Oklahoma is making good progress in distributing COVID-19 vaccine to those who need it most. While we remain hopeful in this progress, let me be clear about one thing—it is not enough.

The start of a new year is a great time to reevaluate your insurance policies. Why now? The calendar change gives us a reminder to do something that we often forget about the rest of the year. It’s like replacing the batteries in your smoke detectors when the clocks change.