Taxpayer-funded lobbying survives for another year
Imagine owning a business and entering into a contract with a vendor. As you prepare to sign the contract, the vendor puts forward one final…
State Government
The rise of regional government
I have recently written about bills from the last legislative session which mostly escape wide public purview but contain far reaching policy. The news has…
How voting against a tax increase fixed the problem
I enjoy sharing the encouraging news about Oklahoma’s significant progress towards funding county roads, upgrading state highways and replacing many of its dilapidated bridges.
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.
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…
The vote on the federal government internet tax proposal
Who do you think is more likely to defend you against the overreach of the federal government? The Republicans in Congress or Oklahoma’s legislators?
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.
Rep. Murphey present for 99.4% 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 959…
Encouraging news about government transparency
I suspect this legislative session might have been the most successful in recent years in terms of transparency. Three key transparency bills will be going…
Oklahoma law will require class before getting divorce with children
Getting a divorce in Oklahoma will now take an extra step if minor children are involved. The couple will now have to go through an…
Local legislators to host earthquake Town Hall
Area state representatives Lewis Moore, R-Arcadia and Jason Murphey, R-Guthrie will host a town hall meeting at 7pm on the evening of June 26th inside…
Noncustodial parent visitation rights bill signed into law
OKLAHOMA CITY – Law-abiding noncustodial parents will no longer have to deal with having their visitation rightsignored or violated thanks to legislation signed into law…
Buying cars for politicians
Each year legislators sponsor just over 2,000 bills. Many never receive a vote and a State Representative can expect to cast about 1000 votes during…
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!”
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…