President Donald J. Trump at a Cabinet meeting Monday announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will make $12 billion available in one time bridge payments to American farmers in response to temporary trade market disruptions and increased production costs that are still impacting farmers following four years of disastrous Biden Administration policies that resulted in record high input prices and zero new trade deals.
It’s Time the OK Treasurer Stopped Wasting Taxpayer Funds!
Opinion: When Oklahoma Treasurer Todd Russ unveiled a state “boycott list” targeting financial firms said to be hostile to oil and gas, he promised to defend the state’s energy producers. Instead, his mismanagement has left Oklahoma taxpayers footing the bill, state agencies tangled in legal battles, and even fellow Republicans scrambling to clean up the mess. What was meant to be a stand against Washington overreach has now become a costly cautionary tale about regulators overstepping their bounds.
The Tulsa County Home Finance Authority (TCHFA) has launched the 2025 First Home Homebuyer Assistance Program aimed at assisting first-time homebuyers. With a commitment of $25 million of mortgage revenue bonds, the First Home program is offering a below-market fixed-rate mortgage that also comes with substantial down payment assistance.
“This program gives Tulsa County families a real opportunity to plant roots and build stability during a time when housing costs have put homeownership out of reach for many,” said Tulsa County Commissioner Chair Lonnie Sims. “We are committed to supporting solutions that strengthen our communities and help residents achieve long-term financial security.”
In today’s chaotic medical landscape, where ideology increasingly trumps ethics, I feel compelled to speak out — not as a politician, not as an activist, but as a licensed EMS provider and veteran of the fire service. This isn’t just another online rant or hot take; this is a firsthand account from someone who has been on the front lines, treating patients in real emergencies and watching the system from the inside. What I’ve witnessed, especially when it comes to how children are being treated under the guise of “gender-affirming care,” is deeply disturbing — and it is time someone said it plainly.
“I will give no deadly medicine to anyone if asked, nor suggest any such counsel.” – Hippocratic Oath
Given the current state of the world, I’m always excited when I find a good news story that features individuals who are usually in opposition to one another finding consensus.
