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…
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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…
The 2014 State questions
Every two years, prior to the November elections, I write an article describing the state questions which will be on the upcoming general election ballot….
Senate committee to study veteran homelessness/suicide in state
OKLAHOMA CITY – More than 20 veterans commit suicide every day in the United States and an estimated 60,000 are homeless. Sen. Frank Simpson and…
Upcoming legislative hearing on earthquake issue
I suspect most readers still remember the sensation of feeling their first earthquake. For those of us who have spent a lifetime in Oklahoma, this…
Holding State government accountable
At first glance, it was just like many other emails sent by area residents. The writer, a constituent of South Logan County, expressed his frustration…
The improved pardon and parole system
Last week I wrote about the national recognition provided to one of Oklahoma’s successful information technology projects. It’s important to note that this is just…
Perry, Cruz encourage local leader to work for Senate victories
DALLAS – More than 225 Republican women leaders from across the nation gathered at the National Federation of Republican Women’s (NFRW) annual board meeting in…
Oklahoma transparency laws drawing national attention
Last month I received some great news. A report entitled “State Open Data Policies and Portals” was released by the Washington, D.C.-based Center for Data…