Lawmakers eye long-term solutions to Oklahoma child care crisis

Lawmakers eye long-term solutions to Oklahoma child care crisis

Rep. Trish Ranson, D-Stillwater, writes a note during the State of the State Address on Feb. 2, 2026, at the state Capitol in Oklahoma City. (Photo by Kyle Phillips/For Oklahoma Voice)OKLAHOMA CITY — As Oklahoma struggles with a lack of child care options, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle and advocates are looking toward long-term solutions.  A statewide study released last week by United WE, a nonpartisan nonprofit focused on economic secur…