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Candidates file: sheriff, commissioner set for primary


Two office holders will face opponents in their party primary in June, according to the Logan County Election Board records. Read more… 

 

 

States Rights And Gas Prices
 
Last week’s Presidential visit brought a lot of attention to the issue of energy and gas prices.

 


Griffin wins special election primary for Senate 
   
Despite not winning her own county, Ann “AJ” Griffin will represent the Republican party in the November election for the Senate District 20 seat.
Breakdown: Logan County Precincts  

 


Salle, Watts win Guthrie School Board seats  
   
Travis Sallee and Sharon Watts shared a campaign mailer together and now the duo will serve on the Guthrie Public School’s Board of Education together.
Breakdown: Logan County Precincts 
 
Apply now for absentee ballots to be mailed 
Senate race comes to central OK next week
Voter registration deadline is Friday
Election Board urging to bring proper identification
Public forum a success for candidates, chamber 
Chamber to host televised forum for Senate candidates 
Broad Coalition of State Lawmakers Team Up to Phase Out Income Tax‏
House plans more government modernization, pension
Poll finds strong support for performance audits initiative‏
New Logan County Commission Districts

 

Murphey Receives a 100% Conservative Rating
 
State Representative Jason Murphey (R-Guthrie) has received a rating of 100% from Oklahoma’s longest running conservative publication for his work during the 2011 legislative session.

 

Logan County votes Obama, Santorum as primary winners 
   
Super Tuesday turned out just as expected in both Logan County and Oklahoma.

 

 

  From the Desk
  The Terrible Legislative Budgeting Process

May 14, 2012
State Representative
Jason Murphey - District 31
 
  Bridge replacement projects continue despite storm damage delays

May 11, 2012
Logan County Commissioner
Mark Sharpton - District 1
 
  Logan County District 2 Update: Community Development Block Grant‏

April 12, 2012
Logan County Commissioner
Mike Pearson - District 2
 
Murphey Archive Columns
Texans should never have more convenience than Oklahomans  
A real states rights solution  
Modernization Legislation Signed This Week Already Saving Nearly a Million Dollars  
Social Media and State Government  
National Recognition for Oklahoma  
It Matters When Politicians Vote Themselves A Pay Raise  
Sleep Deprived Legislators Should Never Try To Make Policy  
The Other Benefits of Eliminating State Income Tax‏  
Increasing Funding for County Roads‏  
Stopping Higher Ed From Incurring More Debt  
2012 HD 31 Transportation Report‏  
State Taxation Should Not Expand To The Internet‏  
House coalition’s income tax phase-out bill passes first legislative hurdle‏  
Open Records Bill for Legislature Picks Up Momentum‏  
Modernization Reform is Saving Taxpayers More Than Expected‏  
Next week’s town hall meeting and polling location changes‏  
Consolidation 3nables open source software strategy‏  
Bring your ID to vote on Valentine’s Day  
Eliminating the income tax enables property tax reform‏  
The new election day polling locations‏  
This is the year to eliminate the state income tax without increasing other taxes  
State government needs a performance audit‏  
Open government laws should apply To legislature‏  
Want to limit lobbyist power? Shrink the size of government!  
What is Next?  
A rewarding day  
Study Finds Taxpayers Continue to Save Millions‏  
Putting An End to Lobbyist Gift-Giving‏  
City and County realizing savings for taxpayers‏  
This year’s modernization interim studies‏  
The positive impact of the new legislators‏  
More About the 2011 Modernization Reforms  
Consolidating State Agencies  
23 Modernization Initiatives Going Into Law  
Too Many Tuition Increases‏
A Really Annoying Excuse – How State Agencies Are Fighting Reform‏
Cutting Logan County Taxes‏
How Many State Employees Are Paid More Than the Governor?
Staying Focused
Consideration of Bills in Committee
All Bills Should Receive a Vote
House Prepared to Ratify Balanced Budget Agreement 
Supporting the balanced budget amendment
Oklahoma Legislators Prepared to Ratify
State Officials Making a Difference
A Refreshing Change of Pace
Modernizing the State Treasurer’s Office
The Year of the Reprimand
Health care lawsuit and business activity taxes
 
Sharpton Archive Columns
Multiple projects underway in District 1
ODOT conducts bid letting for bridge on Broadway
Citizen and Government Cooperation Enable Road Improvements‏
The role of county government
Donations to local government may be tax deductible
The Year in Review – Road and Bridge Improvements in District 1‏
County Projects Approved for Over $2 Million in Funding
One mile of MacArthur Avenue to be paved
County working to provide updated voting information to public
Census creates change in commission districts and voter precincts
Efforts ongoing to obtain road funding
Dispelling the myth about property tax
Plans to replace bridge on Charter Oak move
There’s more to paving than asphalt
Plans to Replace Narrow Bridge on Broadway Rd. Move Forward
Bids awarded for four miles of road paving
County’s membership in ACOG benefits public
Bid opening planned for road improvement projects
Pavement marking projects set for Sept. 26
Differences in City and County Government 
Storm damage questions and answers
District 1 Road and Bridge Improvements in Review
Road maintenance efforts underway
REAP Grant contracts set to arrive in July
Commissioners enact county burn ban
Contractor announces July 5 start date to pave Western Avenue
More than roads and bridges
Tornado cleanup challenges budget and staff
 
Pearson Archive Columns
Bridges in District 2‏
Projects on 5-Year CIRB Plan‏
District 2: Update on Douglas Blvd. Project‏
Logan County District 2 Update: CIRB Funding‏
Logan County District 2 Update
Transportation improvement program funding‏
2012 Rural Economic Action Plan Grants
Progress on Midwest and STP applications‏
Progress on Midwest Blvd. project‏
Work Begins on Midwest Blvd.
Partnering with the Iowa Tribe‏
The County Prepares for August Auction‏
Midwest Paving Project to be completed in phases‏
Time and Money
Census numbers verify need

 

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2012 Political Archive Headlines

Murphey Receives a 100% Conservative Rating   Murphey Calls for Legislative Pay Decrease
Filing period begins April 11th for county offices    Elections for Senate and School Board begin Friday, end Tuesday
Deadline approaching to change political affiliation    pecial assistance offered for upcoming election 
Incapacitated voters still allowed to vote    Election Board offering voters tips for upcoming election 
View sample ballots for Tuesday's Presidential Primary   Deadline this week for April 3rd general election
Polls set to open on March 6 for primary election; list of polling precincts    Absentee ballots available beginning on Friday  
Law still allows for physically incapacitated voters to vote    Voters to be asked to update address information at primary 
Violating election laws will be reported to the law     Sample ballots now at County Election Board & GNP 
Disabled voters will receive special attention    Voter ID law now in effect for Oklahoma 

 

 

 

 



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