When faith meets politics
Shortly after the conclusion of the 2012 legislative session, I wrote an article based in part on my observations of the last stressful days of…
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Chamber Chat: Health Department to hold CPR and First Aid class on December 18
Season Greetings! The Territorial Christmas Foundation has been busy all year planning this entire months’ worth of activities. We have been swamped with phone calls …
My most important vote
There have been 10,211 votes in the House of Representatives since I became a member of the Legislature. The most important vote I cast was…
More of my advice – For what it is worth
Last week I wrote of my advice to new office holders based on lessons learned over the past few years. You may read that article…
Chamber Chat: How are your computer skills?
Howdy folks! I can’t believe we are already in December. We held our Chamber Coffee at the Guthrie Job Corps Center where we had a…
Superintendent: We cannot spend money that we don’t have
“Don’t try this at home.” Those are the words of warning I remember when watching the Wide World of Sports as a youngster. The occasion…
Chamber Chat: Donations still being accepted for fire victims
Hi! I hope you had a great Thanksgiving weekend! The weather was perfect for the Opening Night Ceremonies this past Saturday evening, attendance was high….
My advice – for what it is worth
It’s at this time of year when the House of Representatives benefits from the inclusion of the new members: collectively known as “The Freshmen”.
Chamber Chat: Territorial Christmas ceremony and parade dates set
Greetings! Hope you had a safe and warm weekend. Below I have a list of fourteen Guthrie school students who do not have winter coats….
Thank You! I will always remember – 2014
This week I will join with other state representatives, both returning members and new freshmen, in taking the oath of office for the next legislative…
Lifting the veil of secrecy
Most people have probably heard of those secretive government money accounts known as revolving accounts or carryover funds. These funds contain either excess money not…
Chamber Chat: Food banks need your support with holiday season
Greetings! I can’t believe the holidays are already approaching. It is a great time of year to think about helping the food banks and shelters…
State Rep. Jason Murphey: “Guthrie District is once again at the crossroads”
State Rep. Jason Murphey released a statement to Guthrie News Page after a failed $2.4 million bond election for Guthrie Public Schools on Tuesday evening.
The 26 percent property tax increase
If I vote to approve the issuance of new school bonds, how much will my property tax increase?
Ending benefits from traveling on the taxpayer dime
Former Oklahoma Attorney General Jan Eric Cartwright once took two of his employees on a taxpayer-funded trip to Louisiana for a meeting between the attorney…
What I learned from the highest paid State employee
Over the years I have become a big believer in the wisdom of learning from observing others.
The 2014 State questions
Every two years, prior to the November elections, I write an article describing the state questions which will be on the upcoming general election ballot….
Chamber Chat: Guthrie Dead Guy Daze Celebration
Guthrie was buzzing this past weekend! I haven’t heard any attendance numbers yet. The Bluegrass festival was packed Friday night, it was a bit chilly…
Upcoming legislative hearing on earthquake issue
I suspect most readers still remember the sensation of feeling their first earthquake. For those of us who have spent a lifetime in Oklahoma, this…
Chamber Chat: Bluegrass, Guthrie Escape is buzzing this week in Guthrie
Trinity Mixed-Use Development Project has been hired by a group of physicians to develop a project on 147 acres at the northwest corner of I-35…