 Update From Rep. Murphey
Monday, December 5th, 2011 12:11:42 PM
Open Government Laws Should Apply To Legislature
 Last year, I filed Legislation that would apply Oklahoma open meetings and records laws to the...
 Update From Rep. Murphey
Sunday, November 27th, 2011 11:31:15 PM
Want to Limit Lobbyist Power? Shrink the Size of Government!
 I really enjoy watching political documentaries. I recently watched, The Best Government Money Can Buy. This documentary does a great job showing the considerable influence of lobbyists over the development and implementation of policy. It also clearly demonstrates some of the constitutional and...
 Update From Rep. Murphey
Thursday, November 10th, 2011 02:41:07 PM
Study Examines Transparency in Legislative Process
 OKLAHOMA CITY - New rules requiring Oklahoma House of Representatives conference committees to meet...
 Update From Rep. Murphey
Sunday, November 6th, 2011 10:01:10 PM
Putting An End to Lobbyist Gift-Giving
 Twice each year the media publishes a list of personal gifts received by legislators from registered lobbyists. The reason this list is published each six months is due to the fact that lobbyists are required to report their gift giving up until the end of June and until the end of December.
Usua...
 Update From Rep. Murphey
Friday, July 29th, 2011 11:35:27 AM
Majority of Oklahoma House Prepared to Ratify Balanced Budget Agreement
 OKLAHOMA CITY (July 29, 2011) - A majority of the members of the Oklahoma House of Representatives...
 Update From Rep. Murphey
Sunday, July 24th, 2011 09:49:31 PM
Supporting the Balanced Budget Amendment
 Last month, a grassroots group known as Pass the Balanced Budget Amendment (BBA) sought support from...
 Update From Rep. Murphey
Wednesday, July 20th, 2011 10:38:12 AM
Oklahoma Legislators Prepared to Ratify Balanced Budget Amendment
 OKLAHOMA CITY - A group of 42 Oklahoma legislators have signed on in support of a proposed federal...
 Update From Rep. Murphey
Monday, June 20th, 2011 11:41:49 AM
The Year of the Reprimand
 The Oklahoma Constitution contains a clause that says that for any speech or debate in the Legislature, legislators shall not be questioned in any other place. In other words, the speech of Representatives while considering legislation is sacrosanct. The clause mirrors a provision in the US...
 Update From Rep. Murphey
Monday, June 20th, 2011 11:39:48 AM
A Big Difference
 Last week appears to have been the last time during which the Legislature will meet in 2011. While the Legislature could technically still return this week, it is unlikely we will do so.
The last few days of this legislative year contrasted heavily from the last days of previous sessions. I thin...
 Update From Rep. Murphey
Monday, June 20th, 2011 11:37:57 AM
State Rep. Calls for Legislative Pay Decrease, Makes Donation To Pro-Life Organization
 GUTHRIE - State Rep. Jason Murphey continued his mid-March tradition of presenting a yearly donation of $8,241.92 from his legislative salary to officials from Crossroads, An Open Door For Life Choices, Inc., located in Guthrie. Crossroads provides faith-based, pro-life counseling and support...
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