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Organizing financial documents and safely storing them before a fire or tornado can prevent additional stress and confusion following the disaster.
Read moreApril is Alcohol Awareness Month, a time for Oklahomans to reflect on the significant impact alcohol misuse has on individuals, families, and communities. The National Survey on Drug Use and Health indicates that about 1 in 5 Oklahomans aged 12 and older participated in binge alcohol use in the past month and 1 in 10 are estimated to have had an alcohol use disorder within the past year. Excessive alcohol consumption is a leading cause of preventable deaths, injuries, and illnesses, such as liver disease, high blood pressure, and certain types of cancer.
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I’ve always focused on efficiency and accountability in state government, but we cannot be reckless about how cuts affect Oklahomans across the state. This week, Governor Stitt announced his first cuts in his Elon Muskstyle project. Stitt’s office identified $157 million in health care funding that they want sent back to the federal government – that’s our federal tax money that we paid in, and it’s supposed to help address real problems in our state. The money was for things like reducing diabetes, stopping the spread of viruses, and addressing our overdose problems. These were competitive grants that our State Department of Health applied for and won to serve people in Oklahoma. If we send that money back to Washington, D.C., it’s just going to be sent to other states. We’ve called on the governor and our Republican colleagues to consider the consequences of cuts on Oklahomans, and to not send back federal money that’s making a difference in our communities. When we look at efficiency, we are committed to putting people over politics.
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Fun in the sun often involves playing in the water. Whether you're soaking up some rays in a backyard pool, catching some ocean waves on a surfboard or sliding your way across a Slip 'N Slide, there's no shortage of ways to incorporate water into warm weather recreation.
Read moreOne need not be Christian to recognize the significance of Easter Sunday to practicing Christians. However, non-Christians may not recognize that the week that precedes Easter Sunday is important and full of meaning as well. According to Christianity.com, the name 'Holy Week', which is the name Christians have given to the week preceding Easter Sunday, can be traced all the way back to the fourth century. By the end of that century, Christians commemorated various events that unfolded in the week leading up to the resurrection of Jesus Christ. That's why Christians now celebrate Palm Sunday, Holy Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday over the course of the week prior to Easter Sunday. Such celebrations underscore just how significant this period is for faithful Christians across the globe.
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Homeowners know that the work of maintaining a home is never done. Cleaning is a daily task associated with homeownership, and such sessions can reveal more than dust buildup or dirty walls and surfaces.
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