Sen. Griffin, Rep. Casey announce legislation to protect children from convicted sex offenders
Following a ruling by a Pawnee County district judge, Sen. AJ Griffin and Rep. Dennis Casey said today that they will introduce legislation to protect…
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The vote on the federal government internet tax proposal
Who do you think is more likely to defend you against the overreach of the federal government? The Republicans in Congress or Oklahoma’s legislators?
Video: State Representative Dist. 31 candidate forum; Murphey vs Muchmore
With the primary election upcoming, candidates for the Senate, House and District Attorney shared their thoughts and views with a Logan County Candidate forum.
Video: District Attorney candidate forum; Thomas vs Bowyer
With the primary election upcoming, candidates for the Senate, House and District Attorney shared their thoughts and views with a Logan County Candidate forum.
Video: Senate 20 candidate forum; Griffin vs Ladd
With the primary election upcoming, candidates for the Senate, House and District Attorney shared their thoughts and views with a Logan County Candidate forum.
Rep. Murphey present for 99.4% of all votes
OKLAHOMA CITY – State Representative Jason Murphey (R-Guthrie) made sure that he was representing House District 31 citizens by being present to vote in 959…
Encouraging news about government transparency
I suspect this legislative session might have been the most successful in recent years in terms of transparency. Three key transparency bills will be going…
Oklahoma law will require class before getting divorce with children
Getting a divorce in Oklahoma will now take an extra step if minor children are involved. The couple will now have to go through an…
Local legislators to host earthquake Town Hall
Area state representatives Lewis Moore, R-Arcadia and Jason Murphey, R-Guthrie will host a town hall meeting at 7pm on the evening of June 26th inside…
Noncustodial parent visitation rights bill signed into law
OKLAHOMA CITY – Law-abiding noncustodial parents will no longer have to deal with having their visitation rightsignored or violated thanks to legislation signed into law…
Firework ordinance amended for city limits
The Guthrie City Council voted not to completely do away with the current fireworks ordinance. However, a restriction will keep the fireworks at a minimum.
Citizens to vote on one percent sales tax increase
The Citizen Rate and Fee Committee suggested the City Council take a one percent sales tax increase to the voters of Guthrie. On Tuesday, the…
Buying cars for politicians
Each year legislators sponsor just over 2,000 bills. Many never receive a vote and a State Representative can expect to cast about 1000 votes during…
Protecting people from themselves
Mark Cuban gave an interview to Inc. Magazine last week. The resulting article attributed to Cuban the statement, “There’s no law against stupid!”
OSSAA transparency bill signed
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Governor signed legislation Friday that would provide more transparency of how school athletic funds are used by athletic associations. House Bill…
Senate Minutes by State Senator AJ Griffin
Perhaps the most important job of the Legislature, and certainly one of the most challenging, is the Constitutional requirement to write and pass a balanced…
It is that time again
Last August, I compared the final days of legislative session to a spring storm in Oklahoma and told of the many Oklahomans who have learned…
A not-so-hidden secret
This is the time of year when legislators start to focus on what should arguably be the most important part of their job, the development…
The chilling effects of fear
Over the past eight years I have enjoyed the opportunity to closely observe the work of five separate Speakers of the House and their leadership…
Emailing your elected official
It’s the time of year when legislators’ email inboxes are overflowing with requests to vote one way or another. Email provides immediate access and it’s…