Helping your parents transition to a simpler lifestyle through downsizing is a significant step that requires sensitivity and understanding. This process is not merely about reducing possessions, but involves ensuring a sense of security. As adult children, the role you play is pivotal in balancing their need for independence with the practicalities of a new living arrangement. In this article, we’ll go over several things you can do to make this transition period easier for everyone in the family.

Analysis: Despite being a conservative electorate, Oklahomans still face more state regulations than citizens in most other states. The accumulation of those rules impedes economic growth and job creation.

Fortunately, legislative leaders are preparing to tackle this problem.

At a recent meeting jointly led by state Rep. Gerrid Kendrix and state Sen. Micheal Bergstrom, who each chair their respective chamber’s administrative rules committee, lawmakers reviewed initiatives that have pared down regulations elsewhere.