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Hot Seat: OICA CEO pushes for child-focused legislation, warns of budget cuts
Scott Mitchell
In this edition of Hot Seat, OICA CEO Joe Dorman discusses the importance of Dillon’s Law and other child advocacy bills while raising concerns about how federal budget cuts could affect vital state programs.
Bill prohibiting corporal punishment for special needs students heads to Gov. desk
Haley Hetrick
Oklahoma's Senate Bill 364, prohibiting corporal punishment for special needs students, awaits Governor's signature. The policy change could profoundly impact discipline methods in one quarter of Oklahoman school districts.
Three child advocacy bills for Oklahoma in 2025
Haley Hetrick
Legislators are advancing three new child advocacy bills in 2025, aiming to strengthen protections for children in education, healthcare, and the foster care system.
‘Nervous:' Potential federal funding freeze has Oklahoma nonprofits in limbo
Jordan Fremstad
A federal funding freeze was set to take effect Tuesday night, endangering the financial health of organizations that depend on the money. However, a federal judge in Washington D.C. temporarily blocked the move just minutes before it was set to take effect.
How An Oklahoma Lawmaker’s Bill Aims To Protect Kids Featured In Digital Creators’ Content
News 9
A proposed Oklahoma bill aims to protect children featured in online content, giving minors greater rights and control over their digital presence.
Oklahoma Policy Advocates Push For Increased Voter Education Ahead Of General Election
News 9
The website World Population Review ranks Oklahoma at the bottom for voter turnout. Historically, Oklahoma has carried one of the nation’s lowest voter turnout rates. The Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy is one of several organizations pushing voter registration to get more young people to the polls.
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Lawmakers Set To Study The 'Effectiveness Of Properly Administered Corporal Punishment'
Haley Hetrick
An interim study has been approved to study the “effectiveness of properly administered corporal punishment.” The lawmaker behind the idea says he wants to ensure school districts in the state still have the option to use the discipline method if they choose to.
Lawmakers Set To Study The 'Effectiveness Of Properly Administered Corporal Punishment'
Haley Hetrick
An interim study has been approved to study the “effectiveness of properly administered corporal punishment.” The lawmaker behind the idea says he wants to ensure school districts in the state still have the option to use the discipline method if they choose to.
OCPD Investigates 2nd Accidental Shooting Involving Children In 2 Weeks
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Oklahoma City police are investigating another accidental shooting involving children, in less than two weeks.
OCPD Investigates 2nd Accidental Shooting Involving Children In 2 Weeks
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Oklahoma City police are investigating another accidental shooting involving children, in less than two weeks.
Hot Seat: Funding To Feed Oklahoma Children
News 9
Joe Dorman, CEO of the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy joined Scott Mitchel to discuss funding to help feed Oklahoma children.
Hot Seat: Funding To Feed Oklahoma Children
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Joe Dorman, CEO of the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy joined Scott Mitchel to discuss funding to help feed Oklahoma children.
Hunger in Oklahoma: Facts, Damages & Solutions
Scott Mitchell
It's a MitchellTalks Special: Hunger In Oklahoma. When the Stitt Administration declined a new federal summer food program designed to feed 400,000 Oklahoma children, the conversation regarding food insecurity became heated. With Oklahoma's poor health ranking (46th) and equally deficient hunger status (fifth hungriest state in the nation according to Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma) as a backdrop, we've brought together 5 of Oklahoma's top experts in related fields to discuss the ongoing damage
Hunger in Oklahoma: Facts, Damages & Solutions
Scott Mitchell
It's a MitchellTalks Special: Hunger In Oklahoma. When the Stitt Administration declined a new federal summer food program designed to feed 400,000 Oklahoma children, the conversation regarding food insecurity became heated. With Oklahoma's poor health ranking (46th) and equally deficient hunger status (fifth hungriest state in the nation according to Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma) as a backdrop, we've brought together 5 of Oklahoma's top experts in related fields to discuss the ongoing damage
Child Advocacy Organization Teaches How Oklahomans Can Make A Difference
News 9
The Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy is gearing up to train advocates across the state in a Legislative Lab starting next week.
Child Advocacy Organization Teaches How Oklahomans Can Make A Difference
News 9
The Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy is gearing up to train advocates across the state in a Legislative Lab starting next week.
The Hot Seat: Hungry Children In Oklahoma
News 9
In this morning's Hot Seat, political analyst Scott Mitchell talks to Joe Dorman, an Oklahoma child advocacy expert, about the resources needed to fix hunger problems.
The Hot Seat: Hungry Children In Oklahoma
News 9
In this morning's Hot Seat, political analyst Scott Mitchell talks to Joe Dorman, an Oklahoma child advocacy expert, about the resources needed to fix hunger problems.
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Hot Seat Extra: Kid Governor Mila O'Brien
Scott Mitchell
News 9 and News on 6 Political Analyst Scott Mitchell talks to Oklahoma Kid Governor Mila O’Brien, 4-term Oklahoma Gov. George Nigh and Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) CEO Joe Dorman to discuss civics education and a gathering this week of 5 Oklahoma past governors to support the OICA mission.
Hot Seat Extra: Kid Governor Mila O'Brien
Scott Mitchell
News 9 and News on 6 Political Analyst Scott Mitchell talks to Oklahoma Kid Governor Mila O’Brien, 4-term Oklahoma Gov. George Nigh and Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) CEO Joe Dorman to discuss civics education and a gathering this week of 5 Oklahoma past governors to support the OICA mission.
New Push Calls For Human Services Support In Oklahoma Schools
Jordan Fremstad
Child advocacy leaders say there is a critical need inside Oklahoma schools. There is a growing program in Oklahoma helping families stay together.
New Push Calls For Human Services Support In Oklahoma Schools
Jordan Fremstad
Child advocacy leaders say there is a critical need inside Oklahoma schools. There is a growing program in Oklahoma helping families stay together.
Okla. Judiciary Committee Pass Bills To Protect Children and Pregnant Women From Abuse
Haley Hetrick
A handful of bills were heard in Wednesday’s judiciary committee that work to give some extra protections to victims in the state. Two bills passed unanimously through- one allowing protection orders for child abuse victims and one clarifying that domestic abuse against a pregnant women is considered a felony.
Okla. Judiciary Committee Pass Bills To Protect Children and Pregnant Women From Abuse
Haley Hetrick
A handful of bills were heard in Wednesday’s judiciary committee that work to give some extra protections to victims in the state. Two bills passed unanimously through- one allowing protection orders for child abuse victims and one clarifying that domestic abuse against a pregnant women is considered a felony.
Metro Nonprofit Says Athena Brownfield’s Case Is One Of Many Child Neglect Cases In State
Anjelicia Bruton
A metro nonprofit is hoping to draw attention to the growing number of child abuse cases following the murder of a young Oklahoma girl.
Metro Nonprofit Says Athena Brownfield’s Case Is One Of Many Child Neglect Cases In State
Anjelicia Bruton
A metro nonprofit is hoping to draw attention to the growing number of child abuse cases following the murder of a young Oklahoma girl.
A Look Inside Gov. Stitt's Newly-Formed Child Welfare Task Force
Tevis Hillis
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt announced that he will be launching the newly formed Child Welfare Task Force, focusing on the more than 6,600 Oklahoma children in DHS custody.
A Look Inside Gov. Stitt's Newly-Formed Child Welfare Task Force
Tevis Hillis
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt announced that he will be launching the newly formed Child Welfare Task Force, focusing on the more than 6,600 Oklahoma children in DHS custody.
The Hot Seat: 'A Question Of Respect' Book
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News 9’s Tevis Hillis was joined in The Hot Seat by “A Question of Respect” author Ed Goeas and OICA CEO Joe Dorman to discuss the book.
The Hot Seat: 'A Question Of Respect' Book
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News 9’s Tevis Hillis was joined in The Hot Seat by “A Question of Respect” author Ed Goeas and OICA CEO Joe Dorman to discuss the book.
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Emergency crews retrieve body from Oklahoma River
Graham Dowers
A body was recovered from the water Tuesday afternoon after emergency crews responded to reports near 200 Centennial Drive in Oklahoma City.
Emergency crews retrieve body from Oklahoma River
Graham Dowers
A body was recovered from the water Tuesday afternoon after emergency crews responded to reports near 200 Centennial Drive in Oklahoma City.
67 Bombs to Enid: A Review
Dan Ingram
Explore the deeply moving journey of the Marshallese Islanders from the South Pacific to Oklahoma in '67 Bombs to Enid'.
67 Bombs to Enid: A Review
Dan Ingram
Explore the deeply moving journey of the Marshallese Islanders from the South Pacific to Oklahoma in '67 Bombs to Enid'.
67 Bombs to Enid: War brings Marshallese to Oklahoma
Victor Pozadas
Discover how Oklahoma's Marshallese immigrants shape their adoptive home in Enid, as '67 Bombs to Enid' navigates their identity, history, and resilience.
67 Bombs to Enid: War brings Marshallese to Oklahoma
Victor Pozadas
Discover how Oklahoma's Marshallese immigrants shape their adoptive home in Enid, as '67 Bombs to Enid' navigates their identity, history, and resilience.
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Emergency crews retrieve body from Oklahoma River
Graham Dowers
A body was recovered from the water Tuesday afternoon after emergency crews responded to reports near 200 Centennial Drive in Oklahoma City.
67 Bombs to Enid: A Review
Dan Ingram
Explore the deeply moving journey of the Marshallese Islanders from the South Pacific to Oklahoma in '67 Bombs to Enid'.
67 Bombs to Enid: War brings Marshallese to Oklahoma
Victor Pozadas
Discover how Oklahoma's Marshallese immigrants shape their adoptive home in Enid, as '67 Bombs to Enid' navigates their identity, history, and resilience.
Thunder's Jaylin Williams historic finals run brings hope to OKC's Asian American community
Amanda Siew
Jaylin Williams is making history by being the first NBA player of Vietnamese descent to make it to the NBA Finals. The Oklahoma Asian Basketball Association says this is an important moment for them.
Dog shot in NW OKC attempted armed robbery
Destini Pittman
Oklahoma City police are investigating an attempted armed robbery near Northwest 30th Street and North Kentucky Avenue.
deadCenter world premiere: ‘Bloodstained Ivory’ explores the mind of an obsessive, unraveling artist
Destini Pittman
What happens when an artist will do anything it takes to be the best? Klein Haley's 'Bloodstained Ivory' aims to answer that question.
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