Protecting people from themselves
Mark Cuban gave an interview to Inc. Magazine last week. The resulting article attributed to Cuban the statement, “There’s no law against stupid!”
State Government
OSSAA transparency bill signed
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Governor signed legislation Friday that would provide more transparency of how school athletic funds are used by athletic associations. House Bill…
Senate Minutes by State Senator AJ Griffin
Perhaps the most important job of the Legislature, and certainly one of the most challenging, is the Constitutional requirement to write and pass a balanced…
It is that time again
Last August, I compared the final days of legislative session to a spring storm in Oklahoma and told of the many Oklahomans who have learned…
A not-so-hidden secret
This is the time of year when legislators start to focus on what should arguably be the most important part of their job, the development…
Bill signed to increase number of Highway Patrol officers
OKLAHOMA CITY – A measure to help get more public safety officers on the streets was signed into law Tuesday. Senate Bill 1372, by Sen. Josh…
The chilling effects of fear
Over the past eight years I have enjoyed the opportunity to closely observe the work of five separate Speakers of the House and their leadership…
Emailing your elected official
It’s the time of year when legislators’ email inboxes are overflowing with requests to vote one way or another. Email provides immediate access and it’s…
Murphey named to tech-savviest legislators list
State Representative Jason Murphey, R-Guthrie, has been designated by Government Technology magazine as one of the top 13 Tech-Savviest legislators in the United States.
Earthquake town hall meeting
There has been overwhelming interest expressed in a town hall meeting to address the recent earthquake swarms which have been plaguing this area of the…
Senate approves bill providing free tuition to children of public servants killed on duty
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate approved legislation Tuesday that would help the children of public servants killed in the line of duty attend any Oklahoma…
Logan County legislators respond to Guthrie school board action
State Representatives Lee Denney, Dale DeWitt, Jason Murphey and State Senator A.J. Griffin today thanked the Guthrie School board for weighing in on the Legislature’s…
The Raid on Transportation Funding, position to Indian Cultural Center, and more
This year’s legislative session has passed its midpoint and in just a few weeks Oklahomans will be able to breathe a sigh of relief as…
Senate approves ‘Parents Bill of Rights’
The full Senate has given unanimous approval to a measure aimed at protecting the rights of parents to decide how best to raise their children. …
Senate Minutes: The Parents Bill of Rights
Imagine you were the parent of a beautiful daughter. When she began suffering a host of debilitating symptoms, you take her to a reputable doctor—his…
No more waiting in line
Not just too long ago, on a nice weekend day, a member of the local constituency stopped to fuel up at an area gas station….
Chipping away at the Tyranny of Laws
Throughout the years, Oklahoma legislators have created a massive tyranny of confusing and conflicting laws which benefit those who can afford to hire smart attorneys…
Are Oklahoma lawmakers really this gullible?
Several days ago the State Senate approved Senate Bill 1651 in another attempt to use taxpayer funds to complete the construction of the American Indian…
People are not naturally equipped to be career politicians
A legislative committee recently approved an initiative to place a term limit of 12 years upon county commissioners.
Earthquakes, Logan County budget mistake, and more
I am interested in working with other local officials to host a town hall meeting about the earthquakes which have been torturing area residents over…
