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…
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Working on Saturday vs. Transparency
The circumstances of Wednesday, May 22 brought me to the stark realization that two important concepts of reform have been abandoned by the Legislature.
Why the Governor must veto the State budget – Part 2
Imagine the perplexity felt by the average Oklahoman. For the past four months, he has heard news story after news story detailing the state’s looming…
Congressman Frank Lucas to host town hall meeting
Congressman Frank Lucas will hold a public town meeting on Wednesday, May 27 at 9 a.m. in the meeting room at the Guthrie Public Library (201 N….
Why the governor must veto the proposed state budget
Local officials are struggling to deal with the millions in damages upon roads as a result of this weekend’s unprecedented rain and flooding. It’s ironic…
Commissioner Doak acknowledges Guthrie Fire Department
Guthrie FD has gone from a 5 rating down to a 4 and ultimately results in reduced insurance costs for home and business owners.Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner John Doak…
I feel like collateral damage in a war zone!
I recently received an encouraging email that brought back memories from my time as a city councilman. This email came from a group that petitioned…
New law will close loophole on zone of safety protecting kids from sex offenders
Calling it a victory for Oklahoma children in rural communities, State Sen. AJ Griffin said she was pleased that Gov. Mary Fallin had signed legislation…
Logan County tax reform to go into law
Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin has signed the proposal to reform county government election law. House Bill 1400, proposed by State Representative Jason Murphey and State…
Never, ever retaliate
In the middle of April 2014, I finished my work for the day at the House of Representatives and drove to the Cedar Ridge neighborhood…
Senate Minutes: There’s a lot to consider
When we talk about the issues that come before us at the state Capitol, there’s a lot to consider. What kind of input have I…
The difference between state government debt and your home mortgage
As we near the end of the legislative session, the Legislature will be presented with last minute, late session emergencies in order to compel legislators…
My checklist for voting no
I want to refer those in the Edmond and Guthrie areas to an article just released on Monday by Energy Wire reporter Mike Soraghan. Soraghan…
My checklist for voting no
I want to refer those in the Edmond and Guthrie areas to an article just released on Monday by Energy Wire reporter Mike Soraghan. Soraghan…
The tyranny of the acronyms
I still vividly recall very wise advice which I received years ago on a hot afternoon in Mulhall, Oklahoma.
Oklahoma earthquakes are uncovering an academic conflict of interest
Oklahoma policy makers must come to terms with an evolving conflict of interest. This conflict has been exposed by events that just a few years…
Active legislation that will impact Logan and Oklahoma counties
We have almost reached the halfway point of this legislative year. Several important measures are moving through the legislative process and could have an impact…
Active legislation that will impact Logan and Oklahoma counties
We have almost reached the halfway point of this legislative year. Several important measures are moving through the legislative process and could have an impact…
Governor Mary Fallin signs bill aimed at reducing prescription drug abuse
OKLAHOMA CITY – Governor Mary Fallin today signed legislation taking aim at Oklahoma’s prescription drug abuse problem, the first bill to be signed into law…
A powerful new tool for holding government accountable
A few weeks ago, in her State of the State speech, Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin spent a considerable amount of time describing what I believe…
