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Fish · Little RockOklahoma will now pay $100 to anyone who catches a certain invasive fish within the state. The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation announced the bounty for anyone who catches and reports a black carp, Fox 23 News reported. Anglers can claim the reward up to 10 times per month, but each catch will need to meet certain requirements. "Recreational anglers, including bowfishers, who happen to catch a black carp are eligible," Erika Sarvela,…See the Story
State Offers Cash Bounty for Invasive Fish Devastating Mississippi River: 'Recreational Anglers ... Are Eligible'
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Baltimore, MD · BaltimoreAfter she moved into her first apartment in 2021, a one-bedroom unit in East Baltimore, Saj Dillard realized her rent wouldn’t have gotten her much once her lease ended. The recent college graduate wanted to grow her capital, build wealth and have the chance to own something. So, she set a goal for herself — when her monstera plant, lovingly named Big Birtha, grew too large to move up flights of stairs to a new apartment, she’d know it was time…See the Story
For Black Women, Seeds of Wealth Start with Homeownership
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Voter · SeattleThis article was originally published by Bolts, a nonprofit publication that covers criminal justice and voting rights in local governments. Seattle is poised to continue its experiment in public campaign financing. In early August, voters renewed the city’s democracy vouchers program, which provides each adult Seattle resident with four $25 vouchers they can donate to local candidates of their choice. The ballot measure will generate $4.5 mill…Read Article