The real story of how a bill becomes law
This week marks the first deadline when state legislators (Representatives and Senators) must submit notice of their intent to file bills for the 2013 legislative…
Local Government
Property tax revenue does not fund roads
Since tax season is upon us and annual ad valorem statements have been mailed to property owners, it seems important to mention again that property…
Mayor not to run for fourth term; Ayers to run for office
For the first time in six years the City of Guthrie will have a new Mayor come next April.
Why did your Property Tax go up?
When many of House District 31 residents, who also live in Logan County, received their new property tax assessments last April, they noticed a refreshing…
The Scary Side of State Government
Perhaps no effort to shrink the size of state government has been more aggressive than the attempt to consolidate the state’s massive information technology infrastructure….
New State Reps for Logan County and Deer Creek
Last Wednesday, the new members of the House of Representatives took the oath of office. Unlike Congress, the Oklahoma Legislature does not conduct lame duck…
The 2013 battle over Federal Health Care policy
There are many within state government who understand that the long term fiscal impact of the federal health care law will be devastating. While the…
Everyone Pays When Government Levies Intangible Tax On Corporations
Each day, taxpayers give up millions of dollars due to cost of living increases because of government regulation and taxation. Most taxpayers never realize that…
Can UN observers monitor Oklahoma elections?
This article is a continuation of last week’s column that answers some of the questions I am receiving about next week’s elections.
City Council discusses tax increase in workshop
The Guthrie City Council held a workshop regarding an increase for the hotel and motel tax rate Tuesday evening. The council heard from the Guthrie…
Answers to FAQs about The Election
As election day approaches, I continue to receive questions from constituents about the items on the ballot and the election process.
You have got to check this out
You have heard that sunshine is the best disinfectant to corruption in government. In recent years, the House of Representatives Government Modernization Committee has approved…
Thank you! I will always remember!
On November 14, I will take the oath of office for the next term of the Legislature. I have now served six years as your…
Getting lawmakers off welfare
When a lawmaker decides to accept lobbyist gifts, he enters into a type of welfare system. Like all welfare systems, this tends to destroy the…
District 2 Cleanup Drive and Interstate 35 temporary closure
This update has two items that citizens may find of interest: a solid waste grant and an upcoming I-35 detour at Seward Rd.
Information about county government
We frequently receive calls at the commissioners’ office about whether there are zoning regulations, building codes and occupancy permits required within Logan County.
Voters to vote on six state questions in November
This is the time of year when voters start researching and asking about the state questions which will be on the November ballot. Unlike two…
Shaking down lobbyists
Back in February I wrote an article describing the influence of certain lobbyists over the legislative process. I wrote that lobbyists, ” . . ….
State questions on November ballot
This is the time of year when voters start researching and asking about the state questions which will be on the November ballot. Unlike two…
City Manager expected to be named on Tuesday
Just days after the departure of Matt Mueller as the city manager, the Guthrie City Council appears to have their top choice for his replacement.