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A vision of 2026
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A vision of 2026
January 8, 2026
Well if you are reading this then you survived the Christmas countdown of 2025 and all the holiday hoopla. Now it’s on to 2026 and what this year will hold for us. For some it comes with the excitemen...
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Oklahoma can have clean water and good jobs
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Oklahoma can have clean water and good jobs
January 8, 2026
If I had to describe my main priority as your attorney general, it boils down to this: I fight every day to do what’s right for the people of Oklahoma. That holds true now more than ever in the fight ...
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Connecting kids to healthcare coverage
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Connecting kids to healthcare coverage
By JOE DORMAN OICACEO 
January 8, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY - As 2026 begins, the topic of insurance affordability and what can be done to keep costs from going up is top-of-mind. While much of that discussion will occur at the federal level and ...
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Light the World campaign reaches Oklahoma
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Light the World campaign reaches Oklahoma
January 8, 2026
One of my favorite aspects of the Christmas season is how the spirit of Christ makes people just a little bit kinder. People look out for the welfare of their fellow man just that much more. Finding w...
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We all need Jesus
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We all need Jesus
January 1, 2026
Another year around the sun and as I turned 57 on Dec. 30 I realize that no matter how old we get – we all need Jesus. Though the world may label us old, out dated or off our rockers, the truth is wit...
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A very busy 2025 for children
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A very busy 2025 for children
By JOE DORMAN, OICA CEO 
January 1, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY – It is hard to believe that 2025 has come to an end. For those of us at the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA), I must say that our work felt incredibly important this year wi...
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Merit vs. equity in college football
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Merit vs. equity in college football
January 1, 2026
Now that the playoffs are set, it’s worth taking a moment to understand the flaws and biases built into the college football ranking system. While fairness may be an interesting word, I’m someone who ...
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May your season be bright and joyous
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May your season be bright and joyous
By JOE DORMAN, OICA CEO 
December 25, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY – I hope each of you is looking forward to the upcoming Christmas break and will have time to spend with loved ones. As a Christian, Christmas is one of my favorite holidays and is a ver...
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Christmases past and present
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Christmases past and present
December 25, 2025
Christmas always brings a flood of emotions every year as I try to navigate all the changes of my Christmases past to my Christmas present. For so many years I had my whole family beside me each Chris...
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Legislative year one wrapping up
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Legislative year one wrapping up
By REP. TIM TURNER 
December 25, 2025
It’s the end of my first year in office representing District 15. It’s been very interesting to say the least. I wouldn’t trade this time for anything. In addition to helping with numerous constituent...
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From Schenck to today: When political rhetoric edges toward dangerous lines
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From Schenck to today: When political rhetoric edges toward dangerous lines
December 25, 2025
I remembered the trial of Charles Schenck, which led to one of the most important Supreme Court cases involving free speech, Schenck v. United States (1919). When the U.S. entered World War I in 1917,...
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Support for foster teens and prayers for #MightyMiller
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Support for foster teens and prayers for #MightyMiller
By JOE DORMAN, OICA CEO 
December 18, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY – This time of year can bring stressful times for children who endure traumatic experiences. As we approach the end of the year and with the holidays of celebration occurring, OICA is on...
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Christmas countdown
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Christmas countdown
December 18, 2025
From October to December is nothing but a blur with a holiday thrown into each month. Now we are at the Christmas countdown and everyone seems to be busier and busier as Christmas Day approaches. Yes,...
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Constitution 101: The Ineligibility and Incompatibility Clauses
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Constitution 101: The Ineligibility and Incompatibility Clauses
December 18, 2025
When the American colonies first clashed with Britain over taxation, much of their frustration focused on Charles Townshend and later Frederick North. Both men served simultaneously as members of Parl...
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If college football won’t settle it on the field, maybe the courts should
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If college football won’t settle it on the field, maybe the courts should
December 4, 2025
Normally I don’t think government and sports should mix, but in the current college playoff system, including mostly public schools, it may be time. College football has always been controversial in t...
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Work can wait
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Work can wait
December 4, 2025
For the last year I have plugged away at being the “Paper Lady” by covering community events for our local newspapers day after day. I have written 49 personal columns so far and countless articles co...
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OICA expresses thanks for Child Advocacy Award Winners
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OICA expresses thanks for Child Advocacy Award Winners
By JOE DORMAN, OICA CEO 
December 4, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY – As we just celebrated Thanksgiving, I would be remiss to not express appreciation for those who work tirelessly for the youth of our state. Each year, the Oklahoma Institute for Child ...
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OICA Kid Governor®, 4-H Junior Governor inspire future leaders, elevate importance of voting
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OICA Kid Governor®, 4-H Junior Governor inspire future leaders, elevate importance of voting
By JOE DORMAN, OICA CEO 
November 20, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY – The work done by the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA), while always rewarding, can sometimes be stressful, and occasionally downright depressing. The statistics and real- w...
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Constitution 101: Privileges, Immunities and Debate
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Constitution 101: Privileges, Immunities and Debate
November 20, 2025
Over the years, I have come to realize that many of my students know little about the U.S. Constitution. And even as I speak to older generations, I realize parts of the Constitution are somewhat fore...
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From pain to a platform
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From pain to a platform
November 20, 2025
From the womb to the grave, God has a precise plan for each and every one of our lives. “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a proph...
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Hikers made their way up the Trivia Trail on Jan. 1 as a nationwide tradition
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Hikers made their way up the Trivia Trail on Jan. 1 as a nationwide tradition
By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER 
January 8, 2026
On New Year’s Day, State Parks across Oklahoma conduct First Day Hikes, welcoming families of all ages to come enjoy the great outdoors and reconnect with nature. 226 hikers and 21 furry friends gathe...
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3F’s win Blue-Collar Small Business 2025 award
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3F’s win Blue-Collar Small Business 2025 award
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
January 8, 2026
Recently the Oklahoma Small Business Development Center presented the Blue-Collar Small Business 2025 award to 3F’s Poultry and Rabbit Processing, the only state-inspected facility for non-commercial ...
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MISSING PERSON
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MISSING PERSON
January 8, 2026
The Muskogee County Sheriff’s Office is currently conducting a search for Erik Throne 2/2/1969. Erik was involved in a motor vehicle accident on December 14, 2025 at around 1500 hours. Witness reports...
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The subsidy cliff: What the end of ACA subsidies means for McIntosh County
By Staff Reports 
January 8, 2026
Congress has allowed the Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies, which significantly lowered premiums for millions, to expire on December 31, 2025. There is no stopgap and no extension. While Washington ...
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New year, new face at the Chamber
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New year, new face at the Chamber
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
January 8, 2026
With the new year comes a new face to the Checotah Chamber of Commerce Mrs. Haley Howell. Haley is married to Dustin Howell, Associate Director of Public Works, and together they stay busy working and...
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