An example of a State employee saving your taxpayer dollars
Two months ago, I worked with Broken Arrow State Representative David Brumbaugh to organize a legislative hearing before the House Appropriations Committee.
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It is not always what it seems
It was a faith-based event not unlike any of the many others which I have seen occur at Oklahoma’s state capitol building. A group of…
Sen. Griffin tapped for dual committee leadership posts
State Sen. AJ Griffin will hold leadership positions on two key committees during the 55th Legislature. Senate President Pro Tempore Brian Bingman named Griffin, R-Guthrie,…
When faith meets politics
Shortly after the conclusion of the 2012 legislative session, I wrote an article based in part on my observations of the last stressful days of…
Murphey to chair State Government Operations Committee
Local State Representative Jason Murphey has been named as the Chairman of the House of Representatives’ State Government Operations Committee.
My most important vote
There have been 10,211 votes in the House of Representatives since I became a member of the Legislature. The most important vote I cast was…
More of my advice – For what it is worth
Last week I wrote of my advice to new office holders based on lessons learned over the past few years. You may read that article…
My advice – for what it is worth
It’s at this time of year when the House of Representatives benefits from the inclusion of the new members: collectively known as “The Freshmen”.
Sen. Griffin sworn in, continues legislative service
Sen. AJ Griffin has been sworn in as a member of the 55th Legislature. Facing no other candidates in the November election, Griffin, R-Guthrie, was…
Thank You! I will always remember – 2014
This week I will join with other state representatives, both returning members and new freshmen, in taking the oath of office for the next legislative…
Lifting the veil of secrecy
Most people have probably heard of those secretive government money accounts known as revolving accounts or carryover funds. These funds contain either excess money not…
State Rep. Jason Murphey: “Guthrie District is once again at the crossroads”
State Rep. Jason Murphey released a statement to Guthrie News Page after a failed $2.4 million bond election for Guthrie Public Schools on Tuesday evening.
Flo Olds continues her tradition of voting since 1944
Every year during elections many are encouraged to get out and vote. Flo Olds made sure she casted her vote despite having to do it from a hospital bed. Of…
What your ballot will look like on Tuesday
The General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 4 with the polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The 26 percent property tax increase
If I vote to approve the issuance of new school bonds, how much will my property tax increase?
Ending benefits from traveling on the taxpayer dime
Former Oklahoma Attorney General Jan Eric Cartwright once took two of his employees on a taxpayer-funded trip to Louisiana for a meeting between the attorney…
What I learned from the highest paid State employee
Over the years I have become a big believer in the wisdom of learning from observing others.
Upcoming legislative hearing on earthquake issue
I suspect most readers still remember the sensation of feeling their first earthquake. For those of us who have spent a lifetime in Oklahoma, this…
Holding State government accountable
At first glance, it was just like many other emails sent by area residents. The writer, a constituent of South Logan County, expressed his frustration…
City of Guthrie and Chamber of Commerce disagree on approved contract
The super majority of an overflowing crowd, primarily local business owners and Guthrie Chamber of Commerce board members, did not receive the final decision they…