For years, Oklahoma has only minimally contributed to a state program to help low-income families access child care. Advocates say without additional state funding, the industry won’t be able to meet growing demand.
State lawmakers are trying for a second year to require commercial users to more accurately track water usage. Farmers have opposed previous efforts to create stricter water monitoring.
Some kids in crisis are abandoned to state custody. Mental health professionals say accessing services early can lead to better outcomes. But finding the right resources can be hard.
Once abandoned, these youth can face time in shelters or eventually age out of foster care, advocates and providers say. More intensive services early on could help keep families together.
One of the most important ingredients to digging deep into issues is time. And that isn’t possible without support from our community.
Voters overwhelmingly approved a state question explicitly banning noncitizens from voting in state or local elections. And despite over $530,000 in advertising, Oklahomans rejected a state question on creating a new way to finance local infrastructure projects.
Liberty of Oklahoma said it would end management services at two Oklahoma facilities in the coming months “due to external challenges.” The announcement comes after Robert M. Greer Center in Enid has been cited repeatedly for health and safety violations.
The Robert M. Greer Center was facing over $500,000 in fines for failing to protect clients from threats to their safety. But the state decided to instead hire a consulting company to suggest changes at the facility.
