Consideration of Bills in Committee
In last week’s article, I articulated my support for the proposal to change House rules so that all bills receive a hearing in committee. I…
State Government
All Bills Should Receive a Vote
This year, Representative Charles Key presented the Oklahoma House of Representatives with a proposed rule change to require that all bills must receive a hearing…
Majority of Oklahoma House Prepared to Ratify Balanced Budget Agreement
A majority of the members of the Oklahoma House of Representatives have declared their intent to make Oklahoma one of the first states to ratify…
Supporting the balanced budget amendment
Last month, a grassroots group known as Pass the Balanced Budget Amendment (BBA) sought support from legislators across the nation to bring attention to the…
Oklahoma Legislators Prepared to Ratify
A group of 42 Oklahoma legislators have signed on in support of a proposed federal Balanced Budget Amendment. On Tuesday, the group sent a letter…
State Officials Making a Difference
During the past three weeks I have used this medium to describe the role Oklahoma’s newly elected officials have played in working toward smaller state…
Governor places counties under burn ban including Logan
By the order of Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin, all outdoor burning, combustible materials and ignition sources are banned in 45 counties including all of Western…
Modernizing the State Treasurer’s Office
This year I enjoyed the opportunity to work with several of Oklahoma’s new statewide elected officials in their efforts to modernize state government. I served…
A Refreshing Change of Pace
In past updates I have described how Governor Mary Fallin has played an important role in calling for and ensuring the passage of innovative proposals…
The Year of the Reprimand
June 20, 2011 The Oklahoma Constitution contains a clause that says that for any speech or debate in the egislature, legislators shall not be questioned…
Health Care Lawsuit and Business Activity Taxes
June 13, 2011 Over the past few days I have received questions regarding a couple of issues. I know that if several people have asked…