PERSON | Kim Holland

Medicaid proposal by two Oklahoma GOP lawmakers has some appeal, but Obamacare still a bad idea May 05, 2013 INSPIRED by an Arkansas initiative, two Republican lawmakers in Oklahoma want to use federal dollars intended for Medicaid expansion to instead buy private insurance for lower-income residents. Private insurance is preferable to Medicaid coverage, so the proposal by Rep. Doug Cox and Sen. Brian Crain has some... Read More

After making history, Oklahoma Republicans should focus on long term November 03, 2010 The first Republican governor to make political history was Henry Bellmon, elected in 1962. This was six years before Oklahomans began rejecting the Democratic presidential nominee in every election. Bellmon was the cheese that stood alone, governing with an overwhelmingly Democratic Legislature and a host of... Read More

Case sets sights against Holland July 26, 2006 State Rep. Bill Case won a resounding victory Tuesday in the Republican primary for state insurance commissioner and turned his attention to ousting incumbent Kim Holland in November. “I just think Oklahomans deserve better,” Case said. “They deserve an elected official who will remove that black cloud... Read More

Insurance law to help military June 14, 2006 Adoption of the state Insurance Department omnibus bill will provide new protections to state-based military veterans, and should help consumers, Commissioner Kim Holland said. Under the new law, signed recently by Gov. Brad Henry, Oklahomans called to active military duty will be able to reinstate previous health... Read More

Political filings spring no major surprises June 11, 2006 No major surprises developed last week when 594 candidates, thought to be a record, filed for various state and federal offices. Just about all the announced candidates filed, and no big-name, unexpected candidate emerged. Except for Lt. Gov. Mary Fallin, who is running for Congress, all the incumbent statewide... Read More

Insurance Department recovers record amount June 11, 2006 The state Insurance Department recovered more than $10.7 million for consumers last year, Insurance Commissioner Kim Holland said Friday. The agency's Consumer Assistance Division, which resolves disputes between consumers and insurance companies, recovered $8.2 million. The Anti-Fraud Division, which achieved law... Read More

Engineer, oilman enter governor race June 07, 2006 A Tulsa oilman and a Mustang engineer who is new to politics filed for governor Tuesday at the state Election Board. Updated filings Bob Sullivan is a Tulsa Republican and oilman who's been on the campaign trail for some time, and Jim Evanoff is a Republican making his first run for public office. Also... Read More

Filing for candidacy continues June 06, 2006 Two more candidates filed for governor today while the race for the 5th District Congress seat got more crowded. Let the filing begin Updated filings Birthday celebration includes bid for House post Read More

Fisher loses state license February 10, 2006 Carroll FisherInsurance agent's license was revoked after felony conviction Former Insurance Commissioner Carroll Fisher lost his Oklahoma insurance agent's license Thursday. Insurance Commissioner Kim Holland revoked the inactive license because of Fisher's felony conviction. "It's symbolic," said the Insurance... Read More

My Two Cents: Something should be done about uninsured motorists January 26, 2006 A quiz.. How many of those other drivers crammed into three lanes with you during rush hour don't have insurance? 1 out of 10? 1 out of 5? It's estimated here in Oklahoma maybe 1 out of every three drivers don't have insurance. I was hit by one not too long ago, turned right in front of me, entirely her fault.... Read More

Insurance commissioner rules against Stipe October 12, 2005 Former state Sen. Gene Stipe cannot participate in the insurance business in Oklahoma because of his felony conviction, the insurance commissioner has decided. Stipe is part owner -- through a trust -- in a holding company that oversees American Land and Aircraft Title Co., his attorney told the state Insurance... Read More

Board fights Stipe pension August 19, 2005 A state pension board voted Thursday to appeal a judge's ruling reinstating former state Sen. Gene Stipe's full retirement benefits. The action came after an executive session by the Board of Trustees of the Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System. Stipe, of McAlester, was not present. Last week, Oklahoma... Read More

Health plan bills criticized May 18, 2005 Oklahoma's insurance commissioner agrees with a coalition of health and policy groups that has criticized proposed legislation that would exempt some health plans from state regulation, claiming that the measure would aggravate problems with access to health coverage. Congressional legislation touted by President... Read More

Officials quit under new 'tough' policy May 18, 2005 Two directors at the Oklahoma Insurance Department are resigning because of a new get-tough policy on avoiding conflicts of interest. Phil Marsh, director of agents licensing, and William E. Smith, director of the senior health insurance counseling program, will leave in June, officials said. NEWS 9 report... Read More