I once watched, "The Best Government Money Can Buy,” a documentary that details the considerable influence of lobbyists over the development and implementation of policy. It also clearly illustrates some of the constitutional and practical barriers...
It is the time of year when legislators file legislation for the next session. Every so often I feel it important to write an article which describes the process by which a bill becomes law.Only a small percentage of introduced bills are successfully...
Here is an antiquated House procedure that should be corrected: members of the House of Representatives vote on key legislation during a limited two-minute time frame. Each year, members of the House cast votes impacting almost every aspect of life:...
Every so often, I field this question from those who are interested in state government: "How can I see state finances?"It's a query I really appreciate. Simply by asking the question, the person sends the message that he does not intend to judge...
Here's some encouraging news: notwithstanding this year's repeated ferocious attack by the Legislature upon the wallet of Oklahoma taxpayers, there is hope for the future.An article was recently written by one of the Legislature’s newest member,...