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…
Local Government
City council approves parking on grass ordinance
After several discussions and modifications, the Guthrie City Council approved the final draft of the parking on the grass ordinance.
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…
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.
Sleep Deprived Legislators Should Never Try To Make Policy
You may have recently observed the fascinating dialog in the United State Supreme Court as the court heard oral arguments about the constitutionality of the…
States Rights And Gas Prices
Last week’s Presidential visit brought a lot of attention to the issue of energy and gas prices.
The Other Benefits of Eliminating State Income Tax
Last week, legislators had to meet one of the most important legislative deadlines of the year. In order for a bill to stay alive in…
eMedia a vote away from coming to the Guthrie Library
Note: City Council passed the agenda item with a unanimous yes vote. It was a goal for Cyndi Selinger when she took over as the director of…
Murphey Calls for Legislative Pay Decrease
GUTHRIE – State Rep. Jason Murphey continued his mid-March tradition of presenting a yearly donation of $8,241.92 from his legislative salary to officials from Crossroads, An…
Increasing Funding for County Roads
Last week the House approved an important bill by State Rep. TW Shannon. His bill is designed to increase funding for county roads and bridges….
Stopping Higher Ed From Incurring More Debt
Over the years I have greatly enjoyed the opportunity to work with the Senators whose Senate districts overlap with House District 31. I have found…
2012 HD 31 Transportation Report
This week I will release the 2012 House District 31 transportation update. This update provides House District 31 residents with the latest schedule of upcoming…
State Taxation Should Not Expand To The Internet
You may have seen a recent commercial featuring the Google Chrome web browser. The commercial shows a progression of steps demonstrating how a small bakery…
House coalition’s income tax phase-out bill passes first legislative hurdle
Legislation to responsibly phase out Oklahoma’s personal income tax over 10 years and spark long-term economic and job growth in the state cleared its first…
Griffin wins special election primary for Senate
Despite not winning her own county, Ann “AJ” Griffin will represent the Republican party in the April election for the Senate District 20 seat.
Street committee to consider lowering speed limit on Division
The Guthrie Street Committee will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, February 15 to discuss speed limits on Division and Walnut streets.
Elections for Senate and School Board begin Friday, end Tuesday
Citizens will be heading to the polls on Tuesday, but some will be getting a head start by voting at the Logan County Election Board…
Open Records Bill for Legislature Picks Up Momentum
Last Thursday, Speaker of the House Kris Steele publicly announced his support of the proposal to apply open records and meetings laws to the Legislature.
Modernization Reform is Saving Taxpayers More Than Expected
The Oklahoma Office of State Finance provided the state with some great news last week!
Oklahoma tax refunds no longer issued with paper checks
If you’re so lucky to get a tax return from the state of Oklahoma you will no longer receive that refund by a paper check.