SUMMARY: Angela Moore, 65, hopes to move into The Harmony Marcus Garvin Apartments in northeast Oklahoma City, an affordable senior housing complex. With 900,000 Oklahomans aged 60 and older, the need for such apartments is growing, driven by rising rents and limited options. Nearly 40% of seniors rely solely on Social Security, which has failed to keep pace with rent increases. Many seniors, like Shanon Van Gordon, have faced eviction and were forced to relocate, while others, such as Janet Anders, have become homeless. Advocates stress the urgent need for more affordable housing solutions for Oklahoma’s aging population.

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SUMMARY: U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz introduced the Student Empowerment Act to expand the use of 529 education savings accounts. The bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow K-12 expenses, including curriculum, tutoring, educational materials, and therapies, to be covered by 529 funds. It extends this benefit to students in public, private, religious schools, and homeschoolers. The bill aims to restore the original intent of the Student Opportunity Amendment, supporting families with more flexible educational options. It has bipartisan backing and has been praised by homeschool and educational groups for offering greater financial freedom to families.

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SUMMARY: Michael and Shannon Taylor filed a lawsuit against Berry-Rock Homes and LIV Mortgage, alleging the companies misled them during their rent-to-own agreement for a house in Yukon, Oklahoma. The Taylors claimed they were encouraged to lie about their business income by a loan officer from LIV Mortgage to secure a mortgage for the property. They also allege that Berry-Rock improperly handled their $30,700 nonrefundable deposit. After moving out, the house was listed for sale. The companies countersued, claiming the Taylors violated their agreement and sought to leverage complaints for financial gain. An $8 million state investment in Berry-Rock Homes is also under scrutiny.

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