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.
Politics
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…
Senator Griffin to vice chair two committees for 2014-15 session
Senate President Pro Tempore Brian Bingman announced committee chair and vice chair assignments for all standing committees and appropriations subcommittees. Senator AJ Griffin (R-Guthrie) will…
Murphey and open government coalition join the Free Law Founders
Washington, D.C. – The Free Law Founders (FLF) today announced that Oklahoma Representative Jason Murphey and the Congressional Data Coalition have joined its ranks. A…
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…
Group of 35 legislators: Potential court ruling could overturn a decade of tax relief for Oklahomans
OKLAHOMA CITY– A group of 35 state legislators released an open letter Thursday voicing concerns about the possibility that many tax relief measures passed in…
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.
Breakdown on how each precinct voted in the Guthrie school bond issue
Voters of the Guthrie Public School district denied a $2.4 million bond that would have gone toward replacing school building roofs and windows, technology and…
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.
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.
Griffin to participate in statewide forum on improving Oklahoma’s health
Sen. AJ Griffin will be among 123 Oklahomans gathering in Sulphur next week for a Town Hall Meeting on how to improve public health in…