Sen. James Lankford releases new list of “Federal Fumbles”
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, sanctuary cities and a $76.5 million airplane that may never fly are among the examples of government inefficiencies cited in…
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Senator AJ Griffin a 2016 Elected Women of Excellence Honoree
State Sen. AJ Griffin has been chosen by the National Foundation for Women Legislators (NFWL) as a 2016 Elected Women of Excellence Award winner.
Republican Women hosts open house for headquarters
The First Capital Republican Women held their grand opening on Saturday at their downtown headquarters for the upcoming Nov. 8 election.
Goodman, Lynch named to newly formed Republican Liberty Caucus
A Logan County commissioner and a former secretary of the Logan County GOP have been named to the newly formed Republican Liberty Caucus (RLC).
Senator Lankford receives Reserve Officers Association Minuteman of the Year award
OKLAHOMA CITY – Senator James Lankford (R-OK) today received the Oklahoma Reserve Officers Association’s Minuteman of the Year Award. This award is presented annually to…
Senator James Lankford visits with Guthrie police officers following Dallas ambush
U.S. Senator James Lankford (R-OK) visited with Guthrie police officers on Friday to encourage them and show appreciation for their work, in light of the…
Democrat voters turned away at the polls on Tuesday; several calling for change
Voters in Logan County were excited to go out and cast their ballot for their candidate on Tuesday. However, several registered Democrat voters were turned…
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…
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.