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U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $1.5 Million to Increase Industrial Capacity in Oklahoma

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.5 million grant to the City of Muskogee, Oklahoma.

Washita Valley Community Action Council Receives HOME Funding to Develop Group Home in Chickasha

Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency’s Board of Trustees approved a Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) award of up to $193,000 to Washita Valley Community Action Council during its March meeting. OHFA is a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) designated state Participating Jurisdiction.

FTC Sues Online ‘Yellow Pages’ Operation for Scamming Small Businesses, Doctors’ Offices, Retirement Homes,...

At the request of the Federal Trade Commission, a federal court has halted, pending litigation, an Oklahoma City-based operation that allegedly bilked hundreds of thousands of dollars from small businesses, doctors’ offices, retirement homes, and religious schools throughout the country by charging them for unwanted listings in an online “yellow pages” directory. The FTC seeks to permanently stop the illegal practices, which generated a large number of complaints to the FTC and the Better Business Bureau of Central Oklahoma

Oklahoma, 10 Other States File Appeal of Lawsuit against Dodd-Frank Financial Law

Attorney General Scott Pruitt on Wednesday announced Oklahoma and 10 other states filed an appeal of a lawsuit challenging the Dodd-Frank federal financial law. In appealing a lower court’s ruling, Oklahoma and the other states are seeking the opportunity to defend the interests of their citizens against the potential harmful effects of Dodd-Frank

Deadline for AG’s Mortgage Settlement Fund Phase II is Dec. 31

Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt on Friday encouraged Oklahomans who experienced foreclosure or mortgage issues due to mortgage company actions to apply for a second round of assistance from the Oklahoma Mortgage Settlement Fund.

Bridenstine Weather Bill Advances from House Science Committee

The Weather Forecasting Improvement Act (H.R. 2413), sponsored by Congressman Jim Bridenstine (R-Oklahoma), advanced from House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology on Thursday with strong, bi-partisan support. The legislation makes the protection of lives and property the top priority of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

1 YEAR LATER: AG Pruitt’s Oklahoma Mortgage Settlement Spurs Oklahomans’ Recovery

One year after Attorney General Scott Pruitt delivered the first $20,000 check to a Tulsa family, the Oklahoma Mortgage Settlement Fund continues to fulfill its goal of helping Oklahomans recover from harmful banking practices, and keeping families in their homes

HUD Provides Nearly $37 Million to Help Oklahomans Recover from Powerful Tornadoes

U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan today announced nearly $37 million in disaster recovery aid to the City of Moore, Oklahoma and to the State of Oklahoma to help local communities recover from a devastating spate of storms, including a powerful tornado that struck Moore on May 20th. These grants are provided through HUD’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program to support long-term disaster recovery efforts in areas with the greatest extent of ‘unmet need.’

HUD PROVIDES NEARLY $37 MILLION TO HELP OKLAHOMANS RECOVER FROM POWERFUL TORNADOES

U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan today announced nearly $37 million in disaster recovery aid to the City of Moore, Oklahoma and to the State of Oklahoma to help local communities recover from a devastating spate of storms, including a powerful tornado that struck Moore on May 20th. These grants are provided through HUD’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program to support long-term disaster recovery efforts in areas with the greatest extent of ‘unmet need.’

Bridenstine Weather Bill Advances in House

The Weather Forecasting Improvement Act (H.R. 2413), sponsored by Oklahoma 1st District Congressman Jim Bridenstine, advanced from subcommittee on Tuesday with no substantive changes. The legislation aims to protect lives and property by shifting funds from climate change research to severe weather forecasting research.

DISASTER ASSISTANCE EXPANDS IN OKLAHOMA TO INCLUDE THREE MORE COUNTIES

Homeowners, renters and business owners in three more counties who sustained damage as a result of severe storms, flooding and tornadoes from May 18 through June 2 may now apply for state and federal disaster assistance.

Congressman Mullin Introduces Impact Aid Legislation

Congressman Mullin last week introduced H.R. 2378, the Impact Aid Fairness and Equity Act of 2013, which deals directly with the Impact Aid federal property program.

DISASTER ASSISTANCE TOPS $7.6 MILLION FOR MAY 18-JUNE 2 STORMS IN OKLAHOMA

State and federal disaster assistance now tops $7.6 million for Oklahoma homeowners, renters and business owners affected by the May 18-June 2 severe storms, flooding and tornadoes.

Consumer Alert: Attorney General’s Public Protection Unit Issues Warning on Craigslist Rental Property Scam

OKLAHOMA CITY - May 29, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Attorney General Scott Pruitt issued a consumer alert Tuesday after realtors in the Oklahoma City area reported fraudulent activity on Craigslist.

OKLAHOMA STORM SURVIVORS URGED TO REGISTER FOR DISASTER ASSISTANCE

Homeowners, renters and business owners affected by the recent severe storms and tornadoes in Oklahoma are urged to register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), as they may be eligible for disaster assistance.

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OHFA Awards $600,000 to Organizations Providing Down Payment Assistance

Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency’s Board of Trustees approved Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) contracts during its July meeting to provide funding for affordable housing in Oklahoma. OHFA is a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development designated state Participating Jurisdiction.

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The Boulder Group Arranges Sale of Net Leased Family Dollar

The Boulder Group, a net leased investment brokerage firm, has completed the sale of a single tenant Family Dollar located at 1105 Tulsa Avenue in Kansas, Oklahoma for $975,000.