“Big Beautiful Bill” Puts Medicaid Pressure on State Governments, Including Oklahoma

For the Children Last week, we discussed the cuts to programs through HR 1 at the federal level and what those cuts would do to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funds allocated to states. You can read the column at https://tinyurl.com/ FTCVoice.

It’s Not Just Hail: A Look Into Oklahoma Homeowners Rates

Homeowners rates are a big topic of discussion in Oklahoma right now, especially during severe weather season. At the Oklahoma Insurance Department (OID), we understand how important this issue is to so many.

Broken, Busted, and Blessed:

Let’s all take a moment to reflect on the noble tradition of caring for our belongings. Finished? That’s a good thing because clearly, most people under the age of 25 are not participating in it.

Bulletin Board

Cushing, Drumright, Mannford, Yale, Agra, Oilton, Olive, Jennings, Ripley, Glencoe and surrounding areas… If your school, church, club, sports team, association, organization or non-profit group is holding an event, fundraiser, or even just a regular meeting, let us know so we can let everyone else...

Adventures with Allie

There’s nothing quite like being 8 months pregnant at the start of summer. The world is warming, flowers are blooming, and my ankles have vanished without a trace.People keep telling me, “You’re glowing!” And I appreciate the sentiment, but I feel more like I’m simmering.

The Case for Accountability

In Oklahoma, we believe in accountability. We believe in transparency, and we believe that taxpayers have a right to know where their hard-earned dollars are being spent, especially when it comes to public education.

Home Grown: Tree Leaf Drop

Several homeowners have contacted the Extension office about leaf spot diseases and premature defoliation affecting shade trees. In response to the rainy spring, many plants developed a heavy load of leaves creating a dense tree canopy.

Adventures with Allie

If you ask any adult from past generations about their childhood, the story often starts with one common theme: they spent hours outside playing. Whether it was riding bikes, climbing trees, or playing games with friends, the outdoors were a playground.

Fishing, floods, and floating logs

an Oklahoma spring tradition (now with 37 percent more floating debris) It’s late spring in Oklahoma people… time to go fishing — if you you want to dodge logs and cast your bait into a giant vat of YooHoo.