Jason Murphey

1 week ago | oklahomaconstitution.com | Jason Murphey |Steve Byas

“I would suggest that if the university wants to truly honor the legacy of Boren – not King David, but the David who became a statewide name for taking on Goliath, in the name of transparency, even as it seemed pointless to do so – it should drop its obstruction and release the report.” The carefully qualified statement of Tom Cole said it all.

Feb 3, 2025 | oklahomaconstitution.com | Jason Murphey |Steve Byas |Tim Bakamjian

In 2024, Oklahoma voters appear to have inoculated themselves against the millions in dark money that have dominated the last decade of Oklahoma’s elections. Notwithstanding the dark money, the voters elected a vanguard of new, non-corrupted legislators, several of whom have demonstrated their commitment to the people by completely abstaining from the money of those with vested special interests.

Oct 24, 2024 | oklahomaconstitution.com | Jason Murphey |Steve Byas

I’m fascinated by how, in the social media age, particularly insightful commentary never truly fades away; it continues to circulate, re-circulate and resonate, constantly finding new audiences. A prime example of this: Paul Harvey’s “If I Were the Devil.” If this iconic commentary has yet to make its way into your social media feed of choice, it’s a must-listen.

Jul 30, 2024 | oklahomaconstitution.com | Jason Murphey |Steve Byas

Nearly 20 years ago, the Oklahoma State Treasurer commissioned a special report. It uncovered significant inefficiencies in a crucial aspect of Oklahoma policy: how the state manages its spending. There’s no better barometer for measuring the quality of our elected officials than efficiency or lack thereof of money management policies.