An Attitude of Gratitude

by Rep. Jason MurpheyObserving the Legislature over the past 11 years have given me much perspective. I now have a tremendous appreciation for those courageous legislators who are willing to defend the taxpayer interests even under the most difficult of...

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via Jason.Murphey@hd31.org (Jason Murphey) - November 27, 2017 at 08:14AM

Still Relevant Words of Wisdom

by Rep. Jason MurpheyI have made it a practice to keep on file notable correspondence both written and emailed. From time to time, I go through these archives. Some of this correspondence is quite timeless and still relevant.I encountered the text of one such letter as I...

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via Jason.Murphey@hd31.org (Jason Murphey) - November 19, 2017 at 06:01PM

Where Does All of That Lottery Money Go?

by Rep. Jason Murphey 

  Every so often a member of the local constituency inquires about the impact of Oklahoma lottery proceeds upon common education.Based on the initial lottery advocacy commercials, many likely thought the lottery would have a big impact, and now, they...

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via Jason.Murphey@hd31.org (Jason Murphey) - November 13, 2017 at 09:55AM 

Giving Away Absolute Power - For One Year

by Rep. Jason Murphey

 Prior to holding office I had heard the commonly used Action quote: "Absolute power corrupts absolutely.” I didn't fully appreciate this wisdom until I became a member of the State House of Representatives and gained a front row seat to the powerful...

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via Jason.Murphey@hd31.org (Jason Murphey) - November 06, 2017 at 08:19AM