House Page Program Applications Now Open

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House of Representatives High School Page Program is now accepting applications for the Second Regular Session of the 59th Legislature, announced Program Director Rep. Brian Hill, R-Mustang.

Ferguson Features

The Grand Seal of the Territory of Oklahoma, the official seal used by Territorial Governor TB Ferguson, was designed in 1893.

Child Labor Poor Solution to Worker Shortage

Recently, I was invited by state Rep. Judd Strom and Labor Commissioner Leslie Osborn to testify at an Oklahoma House of Representatives interim study examining child labor laws and what is happening across the nation.

A Bubble Off Plumb

I’m unsure if it is the wet chilly weather or perhaps the waning of the year, but recent weeks have been kicking my behind. Things that used to get my creative juices working overtime are now surprises on the calendar. Even work is, well, work. It’s been a long while since I felt like that.

A Bubble Off Plumb

It isn’t hard to fall into holiday doldrums, or the blues. Social media and holiday cards or visits can exacerbate the situation. Toss in shorter, darker daylight hours and it creates a trifecta of potential for a list of maladies.

More Needs to be Done on Family Leave

First, we at OICA wish all you a happy Thanksgiving holiday. This is an important time for families, and we wish the best to you and yours. The United States is the only industrialized nation without a paid leave policy.

SENIOR CENTER NEWS

Hi everyone! It’s almost Thanksgiving. Have you got the turkey thawed yet? I hope so. I’m not coking a whole turkey this year. John and I both prefer dark meat so I’m cooking a couple of turkey legs. We’ll see how they turn out.

Child Welfare Task Force Report, Agenda for 2024

The 2023 OICA Fall Forum concluded last week, and it was an intense four days of learning and sharing for those attending the conference. Advocates in attendance shared thoughts about improvements in law and policy to benefit children.

A Bubble Off Plumb

I think I have mentioned before there have been many police officers in my family. Most have passed on, but I still have the utmost respect for a good cop and will bend over backwards to give any of them the benefit of the doubt.

Interim Studies Create Insight Into Issues

We're wrapping up interim studies at the Capitol. I recently participated in several. Our House Utilities Committee met simultaneously with the Senate Energy and Telecommunications Committee last week, discussing right of first refusal of electric companies and performance based rates.