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Last month, Gov. Kevin Stitt signed House Bill 3089, the Strengthen Oklahoma Homes Act, into law and kick-started the Oklahoma Insurance Department (OID) into organizing the program that will help Oklahomans fortify their homes and reduce homeowners insurance rates. The Strengthen Oklahoma Homes Program is set to begin early next year, so this month, I want to answer some key questions about the program’s timeline and criteria.
Read moreDear Dave, My husband and I both work outside the home, and he has come up with an idea for our fun money. He wants us to set up an account where we both put 5% of our earnings for discretionary spending. The issue in my mind is that he would have a lot more to spend, because he makes much more money than I do. He says he feels he should be able to spend more since he makes more. I’m not a greedy person, and I don’t spend money on a lot of frivolous things, but I do think things would be even. I feel we should each put in the same dollar amount—one that’s fair to both of us—if we’re going to do this. What do you think?
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DENVER – A cancer survivor is preparing to compete in the 2024 Miss Colorado pageant in July and aims to bring a bit of hope for the future to others touched by the disease.
Read moreAt the National Rural Grocer’s Summit held Monday, USDA Rural Development Oklahoma State Director Kenneth Cole announced that USDA and Reinvestment Fund are launching a new program under the Healthy Food Financing Initiative (HFFI) to increase access to healthy foods in communities underserved by grocery stores. Funding for the new Food Access and Retail Expansion Fund (FARE Fund) is made possible by President Biden’s American Rescue Plan Act.
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As extreme heat blankets Kansas and Oklahoma, the American Red Cross is asking residents to take three steps to stay safe: slow down, stay hydrated and spend time indoors. The vast majority of people living in the region are under heat advisories, with heat indices over 100 degrees expected for several days.
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Judge Timothy Olsen has announced he will be retiring from his position as District Judge for Oklahoma’s 22nd Judicial District effective September 1. In response to this announcement, the Judicial Nominating Commission is seeking applicants to fill the position Olsen will be vacating.
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