Calculating the impact of the 90 million dollar Edmond bond issue
A property’s taxable value is 11% of its assessed value thus the taxable value of a $200,000 home is $22,000. The value adjusts downward to…
State Government
Jason Murphey: Trying to stop logrolled tax increases
In January, Logan County residents experienced a tax increase. The tax increase happened after Logan County officials forced local voters to cast a single vote…
Two million visits to Facebook
State policymakers frequently encounter indicators which point to inefficiencies in state government. Many times these are subtle and nuanced pointers to which lawmakers must spend…
Websites visited by State employees, earthquakes and Hwy 33 road construction
Last week’s article regarding the top ten websites visited by state employees generated a significant amount of interest and became one of the most heavily…
The top 10 websites most visited by State employees
In December of 2013 I wrote about Oklahoma’s development of a security operations center designed to protect state government’s information technology infrastructure. When Oklahoma’s policy…
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.
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…
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…
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…
Senate staff raises money for local charities
The Oklahoma State Senate staff and legislators raised nearly $10,600 throughout October between their United Way State Charitable Campaign and a special fundraiser to benefit…
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.
Flo Olds continues her tradition of voting since 1944
Every year during elections many are encouraged to get out and vote. Flo Olds made sure she casted her vote despite having to do it from a hospital bed. Of…
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.