23 Modernization Initiatives Going Into Law
This year was by far the most successful year for legislative state government modernization reform proposals. In all, 23 significant government modernization initiatives have been…
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Too Many Tuition Increases
Later this month, State Representatives Corey Holland, Leslie Osborn and I, in conjunction with the Oklahoma Council on Public Affairs (OCPA), will conduct a study…
A Really Annoying Excuse – How State Agencies Are Fighting Reform
In recent weeks, I have started to hear some of the most aggravating logic coming from state bureaucracies.
Murphey Receives a 100% Conservative Rating
State Representative Jason Murphey (R-Guthrie) has received a rating of 100% from Oklahoma’s longest running conservative publication for his work during the 2011 legislative session.
Staying Focused
Earlier this year, I wrote about my decision to help bring attention to the need for a federal balanced budget amendment. I enjoyed the opportunity…
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…
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…
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…