Video: Gubernatorial candidates at forum in Guthrie
Oklahoma Gubernatorial candidates Kevin Stitt and Gary Jones participated in the Republican Primary Candidates Forum inside Guthrie City Hall on June 11, 2018.
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Video: State Supt. candidate takes questions at Republican forum
State Superintendent candidate Linda Murphy participated in the Republican Primary Candidates Forum inside Guthrie City Hall on June 11, 2018.
ODOT: Campaign signs on highways litter-ally costing taxpayers money
One of the big expenses for political candidates in Oklahoma is one that unfortunately also costs taxpayers money. The illegal placement of campaign materials along…
Candidate drops out of District 31 race; endorses primary opponent
Due to family concerns, a candidate for the Oklahoma House of Representatives is dropping out of the race for District 31.
Kara Sawyer announces bid for State House of Representative District 31
Kara Sawyer, a 17 year resident of Guthrie, is seeking the office of State House of Representative District 31. She is currently teaching special education…
Oklahoma Senate approves FY’19 budget giving education, mental health, criminal justice reform significant increases
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Senate on Wednesday approved a $7.6 billion general appropriations bill for Fiscal Year 2019 that gives significant funding increases for…
Governor signs bill establishing hemp pilot program
OKLAHOMA CITY – Governor Mary Fallin today signed a bill that creates a pilot program, overseen by state agriculture officials and Oklahoma’s higher education institutions,…
Retired Lt. Colonel Barry Niles announces candidacy for State House District 31
Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Barry Niles, USAR, announces his candidacy on the Republican ticket for State Representative, District 31, an area that encompasses Guthrie, Cashion, Cedar…
Rep. Murphey: When politicians attempt to increase their pay
Throughout the past two weeks I have written of my criteria for determining if my elected officials have become co-opted members of the political class.
Senator Griffin named Outstanding Legislator by OSDH
The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) recognized six outstanding leaders in child abuse prevention during a ceremony Tuesday at the State Capitol. Individuals and…
Senate gives final approval to foster care measure
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate gave final approval to legislation last week to put the rights and protections of Oklahoma’s foster kids into state statute….
Rep. Murphey: The transparency test
Time and again I have witnessed the voters elect a new office holder based on the candidate’s platform of reform and innovation. The new office…
Angela Moffitt-Jones running for HD 31; a teacher looking for change
As a teacher in the state of Oklahoma, Angela Moffitt-Jones says she has the first hand insight to the decline of education in the state.
Sharpton to run for District 1 County Commissioner
Former Logan County Commissioner Mark Sharpton says he is ready to return to public office.
Candidate filing comes to an end; June 26 primary election is next
Updated on April 13, 2018 – Complete list of candidates who have filed. Logan County Commissioner District 1 – Republican Marven Goodman Mark Sharpton Dan…
Gregory “Heady” Coleman announces for Senate District 20
Guthrie business leader and local pastor Gregory “Heady” Coleman announced his candidacy for Oklahoma State Senate District 20 today.
Rep. Jason Murphey: When your elected official has been co-opted
In 2002, as a newly elected official I gave a presentation to a local civic group where I spoke with enthusiasm about taking on the…
Rep. Murphey: A maybe not-so-hypothetical look at corruption in county government – Part II
In my column last week I described a “maybe not-so-hypothetical” look at how corruption can occur in Oklahoma county government.
Aiya Attaway Kelley enters Senate District 20 race
Aiya Attaway Kelley has announced her candidacy for the Oklahoma Senate seat currently held by exiting Senator AJ Griffin.
Video: 2018 Oklahoma Republican gubernatorial candidates in Logan County
Six Oklahoma Republican gubernatorial candidates (Todd Lamb, Mick Cornett, Gary Richardson, Gary Jones, Dan Fisher and Kevin Stitt) met in Logan County on March 10…