Four States News

Remembering Tragedy While Celebrating a Milestone

April 25, 2023April 25, 2023 Joe Dorman

OKLAHOMA CITY – Four decades ago, Oklahoma children who were in the custody of the state faced horrific conditions, both in the facilities in which they were housed, and with the treatment they received from people who were charged with their care. In the late 1970s and early 1980s, an attorney working with Legal Aid of […]

Child Advocacy Organization to Celebrate 40^th Anniversary

April 16, 2023April 16, 2023 Joe Dorman

OKLAHOMA CITY – From the ashes of one of the worst child maltreatment scandals in U.S. history rose an organization whose sole purpose was to ensure such a tragedy is never repeated. “The Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) was created with only one mission: ensure that policies and laws never allow such a travesty […]

Spring Break Doesn’t Slow Down Lawmaking

March 14, 2023March 14, 2023 Joe Dorman

OKLAHOMA CITY – This week is designated the “Spring Break” week for lawmakers as they will be working a lighter-than-normal schedule, allowing lawmakers with children to enjoy family time after a month of policymaking. Several bills the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy is tracking could come up this week or next. Some of the remaining pieces […]

Remembrance and Advocacy at the State Capitol

March 9, 2023March 9, 2023 Joe Dorman

OKLAHOMA CITY – On Monday, Oklahomans gathered at the State Capitol Building at 6 a.m. to honor the memory of those Oklahomans who fell victim to COVID 19. Organized by state Sen. Paul Rosino, this gathering had several speakers, including Governor Stitt and Sens. Greg McCortney and Roger Thompson. A powerful message was shared with […]

“I’m Just a Bill…” Legislative Committees Begin Work

February 21, 2023February 21, 2023 Joe Dorman

OKLAHOMA CITY – The 1st Session of the 59th Oklahoma Legislature is in full swing! Lawmakers have been working at the Oklahoma State Capitol for over two weeks now, and bills are moving through the committee process in both the state House of Representatives and the Senate.  The committees play an important role. Lawmakers collect ideas from constituents, […]

Federal Funding Will Assist Oklahoma’s Youth Over Summer Months

May 31, 2021May 31, 2021 Joe Dorman

Last week, the final gavel fell ending the 2021 session of the Oklahoma Legislature. Lawmakers have returned to their districts, which means now is the time to reconnect with them about issues important to you. Maintaining relationships with local lawmakers helps ensure that issues that still must be addressed stays top of mind for them. If […]