Holiday bonus can add up to $100 to new OK529 accounts; new cash-back rewards program builds financial savings Oklahoma City (Dec. 4, 2024) – Oklahomans who need the perfect gift for the young person in their life can give a gift that can grow with them, an Oklahoma 529 account. “An Oklahoma 529 account gives…
When officials with Oklahoma United launched an initiative petition to effectively end primary elections in Oklahoma and instead adopt a California-style “jungle primary” system, they touted the support of Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt. Under the proposed system, all candidates from all parties would compete on a single June ballot with all voters able to…
Those pushing for a California-style jungle primary in Oklahoma have latched on to our low voter turnout in the general election, claiming their scheme is a solution. The trouble is, it’s an easy claim to test. Yes, Oklahoma is a state with low voter turnout—but so is California. According to data from the United States…
Oklahoma’s personal income tax rate would be immediately reduced and then gradually eliminated under legislation filed by state Sen. Micheal Bergstrom. Senate Bill 1, by Bergstrom, would cut the state personal income tax from its current rate of 4.75 percent to 4.5 percent in the 2025 tax year. The bill provides for additional, automatic income-tax…
Six months ago President Biden announced plans to reclassify cannabis as a Schedule III drug. On Monday, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration kicked off the process with a procedural hearing as part of the formal rule-making process and prepares for a trial. The DEA’s Chief Administrative Law Judge, John J. Mulrooney, said the trial portion…
Oklahoma 529 has once again proven to be a top choice for families saving for education expenses. For the fifth consecutive year, the plan has earned a Bronze Morningstar Analyst Rating™, distinguishing itself as one of only 32 plans to receive this honor among the 59 reviewed by Morningstar, covering over 90% of the industry’s…
Do you know an Oklahoma student who loves to write, draw or create? Encourage them to enter their work in the Oklahoma Bar Association’s annual Law Day Art and Writing Contest. The theme for this year’s contest is “The Constitution’s Promise: Out of Many, One,” and the deadline for entries is Friday, Jan. 24. “This…
In my last article, I explained how flood insurance works and why it’s critical to think about adding it to your lineup of protection when it comes to your insurance considerations. Oklahomans know how extreme our weather can be, pivoting from hot to cold, wet to dry, and everything in between. This month, I want…
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry and the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have confirmed a positive case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Adair County. The virus was detected in a commercial poultry flock. “We’ve been preparing for situations like this due to HPAI circulating…
The Tulsa County Republican Women’s Club is offering two $2,000.00 scholarships for young girls graduating high school in the spring of 2025. The scholarship may apply to any Oklahoma accredited trade school, career tech or institution of higher education. The applicant must be a registered Tulsa County Republican or have a parent or guardian that…