Rep. Murphey: From the best of years to the worst of years — Part 3
It was the speech that officially launched a new and dangerous ideology: do whatever it takes to raise taxes — even it it means ignoring…
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Rep. Murphey: From the best of years to the worst of years – part two
In last week’s article I described my initial optimism for this year’s legislative session and detailed the opportunities afforded to this year’s legislature. I explained…
Rep. Murphey: From the best of years to the worst of years
Perhaps you read these articles a few months ago and took note of my optimism about this year’s legislative session. As the legislative year progressed,…
Rep. Murphey: The ongoing disintegration of transparency in the Oklahoma Legislature
As this year’s legislative session drew to a close, legislators commenced a rapid fire process of throwing out various tax increase proposals in an apparent…
Rep. Murphey: What is Hulu?
As I think back over the recently concluded legislative session, I recall an especially notable moment during one of the frequent tax increase sessions of…
Rep. Murphey: The unsuccessful tax increase attempts
Over the course of the past several months I have written about an array of tax increases attempted by the legislature. As this year’s legislative…
Rep. Murphey: Assessing the damage Part II
Last week I wrote about two new taxes that were recently approved by the Legislature. Because these new taxes did not meet the requirements of…
Rep. Murphey: Assessing the damage
The Legislature has left town and we can now assess the damage from this year’s session.
Rep. Murphey: Why I voted no on this year’s appropriations bill
For the fourth year in a row it has been my responsibility to vote against the state’s general appropriations proposal, commonly referred to as the…
Rep. Murphey: Taxing Netflix
Last Monday, legislative leaders positioned Oklahoma to join one other state and several left-leaning cities (including Chicago and Pasadena) in enacting a tax on Netflix…
Modernization Chairman asks Legislators to avoid failed Massachusetts tax hike mistake
OKLAHOMA CITY – House Government Modernization Chairman Jason Murphey today expressed his strongest opposition to the impending introduction of a legislative plan to put a…
Rep. Murphey: Explaining the legislative gauntlet
It is the time of year when legislators file their legislation for the next session. Every so often I feel it important to write an…
Rep. Murphey: Upcoming events of note
In January, the state will issue its financial statements for the 2016 fiscal year. These are perhaps the most important documents produced by state government….
Rep: Murphey: The importance of an election year conversion experience
Earlier this year, the attentive listener may have overheard the following emanating from their local politician: “I sure hope I don’t have an opponent this…
Rep. Murphey: More of my advice to the newly elected members of the House
Last week I wrote some advice to new office holders based on lessons I’ve learned over the past few years. Here is some more, for…
Rep. Murphey: My advice to the new legislators
It is at this time of year when the House of Representatives benefits from the inclusion of the new members, collectively known as The Freshmen.
Rep. Murphey: Returning to the path of reform
Last Tuesday I took note of a rather exciting event. Hidden in the news of election day, only careful observers noted a press release from…
Rep. Murphey: Phone directory publishers are no longer breaking the Law
This is the time of year when many of last session’s approved legislative initiatives take effect. Traditionally, this means many new laws are going into…
A secret to the success of the State government reform effort
I have learned much about human behavior and individual character by watching and observing legislators — especially during the chaotic “deadline weeks.”
Rep. Murphey: The policy making of the sleep deprived
Imagine the scenario of the business owner who manages his business in a flurry of hurried and ill-thought-out decisions. Actually, this may not be too…