Oklahomans for Responsible Government today presented its Taxpayer Advocate Award to two members of the media who have been working very hard to improve transparency in state government. Griffin Communications’ Oklahoma Impact Team, and The Oklahoman’s Database Editor, Paul Monies, received the awards earlier today.
“OFRG is committed to improving transparency in government and we want [...]
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What Others are Saying About OFRG
"OFRG is a key, key part of the burgeoning conservative infrastructure in Oklahoma.” - Brandon Dutcher, Vice-President - Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs
"As a lawmaker I have observed the unfortunate influnce of the powerful special interests over the legislative process. So, it is refreshing to see those few groups that provide a voice for the regular taxpayer who can not afford to buy a high priced lobbyist. Oklahomans for Responsible Government is one of those groups and as a taxpayer I am very grateful that they represent me." - Jason Murphey, State Representative (R-Guthrie)
OFRG Honors Taxpayer Advocates
OFRG Hails Overturning of Health Care Claims Tax
The following is a statement by Oklahomans for Responsible Government Executive Director Brian Downs on the overturning of House Bill 2437 by the State Supreme Court:
“Taxpayers of Oklahoma can rejoice with the rejection of the 1% health care claims tax by the state’s highest court. The six justices in the majority rightly noted that the [...]
OFRG Statement on Legislative Reform
The following statement was made by Oklahomans for Responsible Government Executive Director Brian Downs regarding ideas for changing the way the House of Representatives conducts its business:
“OFRG is pleased to see more suggestions made on how best to open up the legislative process. The reform ideas proposed today are ideas that address legitimate concerns and [...]
OFRG Launches New Mission
Oklahomans for Responsible Government is narrowing its mission to deal with all levels of transparency in government in Oklahoma. The move will not change the group’s organization or staff.
“Since OFRG started in January of 2008, the one issue that has gotten the most attention has been making government more transparent,” said Brian Downs, OFRG Executive [...]
OFRG Recognizes Legislator of the Year
Oklahomans for Responsible Government is pleased to honor State Representative Dan Sullivan (R-Tulsa) with its Legislator of the Year Award. Sullivan finished up his third term in the Legislature serving as Chairman of the House Economic Development and Financial Services Committee. He was one of eight House members to receive a perfect score on OFRG’s [...]
STOP744.com Continues to Educate Voters
With Election Day less than five months away, Oklahomans for Responsible Government is working hard in the effort to defeat State Question 744. Nowhere is that more evident than on the Internet where www.STOP744.com is fast becoming the main resource to go to for information about the ballot measure that aims to give another billion [...]
OFRG Releases LIST Results
Oklahomans for Responsible Government today posted the results of its first Legislative Index and Scorecard for Taxpayers (OFRG LIST) on its website: www.ofrg.org. OFRG identified 21 measures that would have an impact on the average taxpayer and scored lawmakers on whether they voted for the good bills and against the bad ones.
“We feel this is [...]
Tough Budget Dominates Legislative Session
Oklahomans for Responsible Government commends state lawmakers for a session which included several important improvements in government transparency. But at the same time, the most prominent feature of the session – the state’s budget – provided the dark cloud which prevents the session from being declared a completely successful one.
House Bill 3422 by Rep. Ken [...]
OFRG Statement on Veto of HB 2575
The following statement was made by Oklahomans for Responsible Government Executive Director Brian Downs upon hearing that Governor Brad Henry vetoed House Bill 2575:
“I can’t believe that Governor Henry actually claims that House Bill 2575 reduces the ability to track funds. In fact, the bill would actually reduce the ability to hide funds while also [...]
Governor Vetoes Common Sense Reform
Governor Brad Henry today used faulty logic in his decision to veto Senate Bill 2008 which passed the legislature by a combined 123-18 vote. The bill would have required that legislative initiatives get the wording of their ballot titles finalized before lawmakers voted on sending them to a vote of the people.
“Governor Henry claims that [...]