Jason Murphey


It is time to end pork earmarks

The issue of pork earmarks or legislative pass-throughs has received a bit of public scrutiny within the past few weeks after the Oklahoma Council on Public…



40 million dollars of savings and counting

Oklahoma taxpayers received some great news as part of a recently released report from Oklahoma State Chief Information Officer Alex Pettit. During the last legislative…



Popping the Higher Ed Bubble

I have found it interesting that it has taken so long for technology to bend the cost curve for Oklahoma higher education entities. Just as…


Suggestions For Lowering Tuition Costs

There were some positive outcomes from this year’s legislative session. This includes the scheduled closure of two high profile state government corporate welfare funds. Closing…



When Faith Meets Politics

This year’s legislative session recently ended. This was when legislators experience a tremendous amount of stress as they work against the constitutionally mandated closure of…


We Are Just Getting Started

Oklahoma state government will become more efficient and transparent as a result of a series of recently approved legislation. Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin has signed…


Modernizing Constituent Surveys

These email updates frequently opine about the need to modernize government processes. I certainly want to practice what I preach and apply these same concepts…


Reducing the State Income Tax

Over the next few days, the Legislature will consider a proposal to reduce Oklahoma’s income tax. This year, Oklahoma state government will have more than…


The Terrible Legislative Budgeting Process

I suspect many Oklahomans envision that their state budget is carefully deliberated through the legislative committee system. They may believe the committee members understand the…



A real states rights solution

I hear often from House District 31 constituents regarding their frustration with the ever increasing encroachment of the federal government. From the fear of new…



Social Media and State Government

I am fascinated by potential application of social media to enable citizens to have a transparent, public and open dialog with government officials. Because of…


National Recognition for Oklahoma

Last Tuesday, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) released its publication entitled, Rich States, Poor States. This is one of the most important reports for…