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…
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Westminster Road will be closed May 18
In May of 2011 we ground up the chip seal on Westminster going north from Waterloo. The pavement had gotten into such poor condition it…
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…
Chamber Chat: 850 bike riders to descend on Guthrie
Our next big project is the FreeWheel which I mentioned several months ago. We now have less than a month to finalize plans for the…
Bridge replacement projects continue despite storm damage delays
An American proverb says, “If you can’t ride two horses at once, you shouldn’t be in the circus.”
Texans should never have more convenience than Oklahomans
Last Monday, the web developers from the ok.gov organization released a new update to the state’s official website located at ok.gov. Each day hundreds of…
Chamber Chat: Airport Community Day coming
Tuesday, May 8th from noon to 1:00 we will have our regularly scheduled Educational Series with Insurance Commissioner John Doak. He would like to discuss…
Crumbling bridge is a reminder to repair changes in life
Larry Stevens Pastor of Noble Avenue Baptist Church In 1965, the Interstate 40 Crosstown Bridge was built just south of downtown Oklahoma City. It was…
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…
Chamber Chat: Educational seminar coming this week
It’s hard to believe that we are nearly half way through the year already!
Multiple projects underway in District 1
When the Board of County Commissioners meet at 9:00 a.m. Monday, April 30 for their regularly scheduled meeting, work that is underway to improve county…
Modernization Legislation Signed This Week Already Saving Nearly a Million Dollars
Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin has signed a key cost-saving government modernization initiative. House Bill 2197 outlines what appears to be one of the most aggressive…
Chamber chat: Huge crowd takes in 89er Celebration
I hoped you enjoyed the 89er Celebration. The crowds were estimated between 25,000 and 30,000. I heard many people comment it was one of the…
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…
Severe Weather Season is Here
Matt Mueller Guthrie City Manager It is that time of year again when I can count on at least some interruption of my favorite TV…
Chamber Chat: 89er week is full of activities
Please welcome another new business to Guthrie! Shady Lady Old Time Photos is now open for business located at 113 W. Oklahoma! For more…
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…
Logan County District 2 Update: Community Development Block Grant
Over the last several weeks I have written about the different sources of funding available to District 2. With this article I would like…
It Matters When Politicians Vote Themselves A Pay Raise
A few weeks ago I published the latest version of the House District 31 transportation report. You can read the report online at hd31.org/293.
Pollard Theatre and Art Walk has Guthrie on the map
It has been really busy here in The chamber office. We have more groups coming into town who are requesting information packets. This week we…