Third edition of The Roundup from City Hall
The latest edition of The Roundup with Oklahoma Senator A.J. Griffin and Rep. John Pfeffifer as they talk about the state budget and other topics…
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Murphey: How to review state finances
Every so often, I field this question from those who are interested in state government: “How can I see the state finances?”
Common Core and budget mistakes make the case for transparency reform
As you read my article last week, I suspect you were rather horrified to realize the enormity of the Legislature’s mistake; they provided the scantest…
Guthrie legislators discuss topics in new video feature
The City of Guthrie debuted their first installment of the Roundup. The video segment features a question and answer session with Oklahoma Senator AJ Griffin…
Big voter turnout says yes to liquor drinks on Sundays; Sanders, Cruz win
In one of the largest turnouts in some time, Logan County voters said yes to the lone county question, which allows on site consumption of alcoholic…
U.S. Rep. Frank Lucas visits Guthrie and Love’s Travel Stop
U.S. Representative Frank Lucas made a quick stop Friday morning at the Guthrie Love’s Travel Stop to show his support for the convenience store and…
U. S. presidential candidate campaigns coming to Guthrie
The First Capital Republican Women have announced a public forum featuring representatives from U. S. presidential candidate campaigns, Tuesday, February 9 at the Territorial Capital Sports Museum…
Gov. Mary Fallin brings together former Oklahoma Governors for an evening at the Mansion
OKLAHOMA CITY – Governor Mary Fallin and First Gentleman Wade Christensen welcomed home five of Oklahoma’s former governors to their former official residence.
Gov. Mary Fallin: Keeping Oklahoma’s momentum moving forward
The New Year has arrived, which means many Oklahomans have made resolutions and personal goals for themselves for 2016. Include me among them. I’m working…
Term limits and The Assimilation
I was recently asked about my point of view regarding term limits. It’s was a timely question as I am likely to file a proposal…
OU stadium renovation project demonstrates need for reform
In a 2007 committee hearing, legislators received an important report containing cost-saving recommendations. One notable recommendation suggested that “tremendous ongoing savings” would be realized if…
Your bill idea
Last week I wrote about how this is the time of year when legislators start to shore up their list of legislation for the next…
The Senate transparency conundrum
Regular readers of the state’s appropriations bill were greeted by something new as they opened this year’s version of the venerable legislation.
Realizing the benefits of transparency
I have always believed that citizens are the best positioned to hold government accountable. Unlike legislators, citizens are not subject to co-option by bureaucracy, unlike…
It feels like we are working for a startup
I knew the concern was legitimate, but believed the benefit from doing the right thing would outweigh the downside — as it always does.
Senate Minutes: Earthquakes leave you feeling more than just a little shaken
Statewide, there were 109 quakes in 2013 that were measured at a magnitude of 3 or higher. In 2014, that number was 585. According to…
Most notable government reform I have seen
It has long been theorized that the wars of the future will not be fought on the battlefield or at sea but instead will be…
The next abandonment of principle
The first warning sign happened last year on April 2nd of 2014. By a 20-3 vote, a legislative committee unexpectedly approved a 30 million dollar…
Commission presents Guardian Award to Sen. Griffin for family advocacy
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Commission on the Status of Women (OCSW) recently presented the 2015 Guardian Award to Sen. AJ Griffin, of Guthrie, at…
Rep. Murphey Present for 99.3% 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 872…