The chilling effects of fear
Over the past eight years I have enjoyed the opportunity to closely observe the work of five separate Speakers of the House and their leadership…
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Emailing your elected official
It’s the time of year when legislators’ email inboxes are overflowing with requests to vote one way or another. Email provides immediate access and it’s…
Murphey named to tech-savviest legislators list
State Representative Jason Murphey, R-Guthrie, has been designated by Government Technology magazine as one of the top 13 Tech-Savviest legislators in the United States.
Community Garden: Halloween ghosts found throughout town
Halloween may be a little less crowded this year! Did you notice the other morning all the ghosts lying in the bushes? It seems that…
Logan County District 2: Update on projects
Road District 2 continues construction of Midwest Blvd. between Forrest Hills and Charter Oak. Weather has been good for construction and progress has been made….
Earthquake town hall meeting
There has been overwhelming interest expressed in a town hall meeting to address the recent earthquake swarms which have been plaguing this area of the…
Mark Sharpton: Update
This is a holiday weekend. I hope you can find time to celebrate Easter with your family and friends.
Logan County legislators respond to Guthrie school board action
State Representatives Lee Denney, Dale DeWitt, Jason Murphey and State Senator A.J. Griffin today thanked the Guthrie School board for weighing in on the Legislature’s…
Community Garden: Do you really want to take that chance?
Well how did you like the weather this past week? Eighty-degree days followed with an extended period of below freezing temperatures. This is Oklahoma and…
The Raid on Transportation Funding, position to Indian Cultural Center, and more
This year’s legislative session has passed its midpoint and in just a few weeks Oklahomans will be able to breathe a sigh of relief as…
Senate Minutes: The Parents Bill of Rights
Imagine you were the parent of a beautiful daughter. When she began suffering a host of debilitating symptoms, you take her to a reputable doctor—his…
Superintendent: The business side of our district
What was significant about March 31, 2014? The answer is nothing yet but let’s wait and see. Many school districts closed on that day so…
Chamber Chat: Ram National Circuit Finals Rodeo coming to the E
Hello! Daniels Drug, now called Spoonful Pharmacy, and AC’s Hallmark is on the move… literally they will be closing at noon on Saturday, April 12…
No more waiting in line
Not just too long ago, on a nice weekend day, a member of the local constituency stopped to fuel up at an area gas station….
Budget Process Part 2
Part 2 of the lawful and correct budget process as taken from the Handbooks. http://bit.ly/1jXE7cW I hope this clears up with any one misled or…
Community Garden: How about this weather?
How about this weather? Isn’t this just the best ever? Have you planted yet?
Chipping away at the Tyranny of Laws
Throughout the years, Oklahoma legislators have created a massive tyranny of confusing and conflicting laws which benefit those who can afford to hire smart attorneys…
Chamber Chat: Bed & Breakfast Association to host tours
Hi there! We have a busy month ahead of us, lots of activities going on in Guthrie! If you are looking for some things to…
Community Garden: Protect everything you have planted
I went to Stout’s Greenhouse this past weekend just to look at things. I am here to tell you that those people know how to…
Budget process Part 1
Recently I have had questions about the County Budget. I wanted to do everything I could for you, the owners of Logan County, to know…