Children’s Legislation Begins Moving at State Capitol

For the Children As the first full week of session has ended, the lawmakers at the Oklahoma State Capitol are hard at work with shepherding their legislation through the committee process.

Congressional Priorities Impacting Markets

Several years ago, I came home to find my young son wearing a Spider-Man costume, cowboy boots, and holding a whiffle ball bat. I smiled and thought, “That kid has a lot going on.” The current Congress isn’t wearing a Spider-Man costume, but they have a lot going on, too.

OICA Works to Empower Oklahomans of All Ages

For the Children On Monday, February 3, Gov. Kevin Stitt delivered his annual “State of the State” address to the members of the Oklahoma Legislature and the entire state, which coincides with the opening of the 60th Oklahoma Legislature.

Chinese AI Rattles US Stock Market

CEO and executive wealth advisor at Fervent Wealth Management.Aunt Betty won’t let competition crowd her space. My aunt brings her famous chicken and dumplings to every family gathering, and it always runs out fast.

The dystopian state of subscription services

Of course it’s got remote start, it’s a Mercedes!This is what the salesman at a Tulsa Mercedes Benz dealership told my wife’s dad three years ago when he was buying his third Mercedes from them.He didn’t lie — he omitted. That brand-new, shiny 2021 Mercedes Benz did have remote start — at that time.

Children’s Court System is Desperately Needed Statewide

For the Children As the Oklahoma Legislature begins work, there is a record number of bills presented for consideration over the next four months before the constitutionally required adjournment on the final Friday in May.

Earnings Season: Forecasting 2025 Amid Policy Uncertainty

I was probably too chubby to be caving, but my high school buddies wanted to go. Across the road from the little white church we attended was a big, beautiful cave.

Homemade chicken noodle soup

nkFew things in life are as universally comforting as a bowl of chicken noodle soup. It’s like giving your innards a warm hug — like a security blanket for your soul, but when my wife makes it, it transcends comfort food. MaryLee’s chicken noodle soup is the elixir of life.

Adventures with Allie

In 2007 a Disney movie called Ratatouille was released, and in that movie there is a food critic named Anton Ego. Anton’s catch phrase was “if I don’t love it, I don’t swallow it.” I relate very much to Anton Ego on this matter.

Get Ready for Scams in the Digital Age

Technology has made our lives more convenient by transforming penand- paper processes into simple, one-click tasks and providing easier access to more information. However, these advancements have also created opportunities for fraudsters to exploit us, particularly older adults.