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…
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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…
Video: Republican candidates for Oklahoma Lt. Governor
Oklahoma Republican candidates Matt Pinnell, Dana Murphy and Eddie Fields met in Logan County on March 10 for a meet and greet and to discuss…
Video: Republican candidates for House District 31
House District 31 Republican candidates Garry Mize and Rod Baker speak in Logan County for the race to the Capitol.
Video: Republican candidates for Logan and Payne County District Attorney
Republican Candidates for Logan and Payne County District Attorney Laura Austin Thomas and Jill Ochs Tontz share their thoughts on the race for district attorney.
Video: Republican candidates for State Labor Commissioner
State Labor Commissioner candidates Leslie Osborn and Cathy Costello speak in Logan County for the race to the Capitol.
Video: Republican candidates for Oklahoma State Auditor
Oklahoma Republican candidates Cindy Byrd and Charlie Prater met in Logan County on March 10 for a meet and greet and to discuss their plans…
Video: Republican candidates for Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner
Oklahoma Republican candidates Bob Anthony and Brian Bingman met in Logan County on March 10 for a meet and greet and to discuss their plans…
Community banker Chuck Hall announces for State Senate
Small businessman and community banker Chuck Hall announced today he is running for the open state senate seat being vacated by Guthrie Republican AJ Griffin.
Rep. Murphey: A maybe not-so-hypothetical look at corruption in county government
I have long articulated the following view: the legal scheme of Oklahoma county-level governance is antiquated and better situated to the 1800s when political bosses…
Rep Murphey: How to defend Oklahoma’s latest alleged case of corruption
Those who have read these articles during the past year will know that I have regularly opposed the many ongoing tax increase proposals because they…