Does your elected official understand the budget?
Here’s a not-so-secret but still shocking fact. Many elected officials do not possess even a basic, high-level comprehension of the budget over which they have…
Politics
Voters say yes to county tax and no to city sales tax
The votes were counted on Tuesday and it concluded with mix results for two sales tax propositions. Voters approved a three-fourths of one percent tax for…
Oklahoma ranks high on national report
OKLAHOMA CITY – According to a report released this week, Oklahoma state government leads the nation in opening up government data to public purview. The…
Situational ethics? State official repeatedly votes yes for a unconstitutional bill
County Sales Tax issue. The choice is yours. The proposal in front of you Aug 26, is a County Tax of ¾ cents, Split three…
James Lankford visits Guthrie to speak on health care
Congressman James Lankford visited Guthrie Wednesday morning as he spoke with citizens during a meet and greet inside Golden Age Nursing Home.
Sen. Griffin earned perfect score for support of aging issues
The Oklahoma Aging partnership (OAP) has released its 2014 report on legislation impacting the lives of older Oklahomans. Sen. AJ Griffin is among the…
GOP to meet and discuss sales tax propositions
The Logan County GOP announced they will be moving their monthly meeting to the downtown area beginning this Saturday. The group will discuss the upcoming…
Goodman with a narrow win over Sharpton for county commissioner
Southern Logan County voters made a statement on Tuesday’s primary election in the County Commissioner District No. 1 race by voting out the incumbent.
Murphey wins fourth term in a landslide
With no Democrat or Independent opponent in the race for the District 31 State Representative, Jason Murphey is now preparing for his fourth term after a…
Grifiin wins re-election for state Senate
Perhaps the most anticipated race locally was the state Senate District 20 office between incumbent A.J. Griffin and Republican challenger Dan Ladd. With just over 5,000 votes, Griffin…
Elections and earthquakes
This next week features primary elections on Tuesday, June 24, and our earthquake town hall meeting on Thursday, June 26.
Mark Sharpton: Election season
Well it is time to decide who we want to represent and work for us. Legislative elections are always about policies as the legislature has…
Physical incapacitation no hindrance to voting
Registered voters in Logan county who become physically incapacitated after 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 17, won’t have to miss the June 24 Primary Election, County…
Electioneering discouraged by Logan County Election Board Secretary
Logan County Election Board Secretary Erin Dorio today advised voters, candidates, campaign officials, and volunteers to be very aware of—and careful to not violate—state election…
Early voting begins on Thursday, June 19
A new state law which took effect on November 1, 2013 changes the dates and times voters have come to expect for early voting in…
Sen. Griffin, Rep. Casey announce legislation to protect children from convicted sex offenders
Following a ruling by a Pawnee County district judge, Sen. AJ Griffin and Rep. Dennis Casey said today that they will introduce legislation to protect…
Deadline to request absentee ballots approaches
Registered voters in Logan County who want to vote by mail absentee ballot in next Tuesday’s Primary Election have until this Wednesday at 5:00 p.m….
Video: State Representative Dist. 31 candidate forum; Murphey vs Muchmore
With the primary election upcoming, candidates for the Senate, House and District Attorney shared their thoughts and views with a Logan County Candidate forum.
Video: Senate 20 candidate forum; Griffin vs Ladd
With the primary election upcoming, candidates for the Senate, House and District Attorney shared their thoughts and views with a Logan County Candidate forum.
Sample ballots and polling locations for June 24 primary election
Voters will be out and about on Tuesday, June 24 for the Primary Election. The ballot will have several races for national, state and district levels. Guthrie…