Oklahoma Corporation Commissioners Bob Anthony and Dana Murphy have informed Governor Brad Henry they plan to again give the state part of their pay based on wage losses experienced by furloughed Commission employees.

As state law forbids the Commissioners from having their pay reduced, the Commissioners have opted to write checks back to the state.

"Today, I am pleased to announce that I have raised over $310,000 in my bid for re-election to statewide office," said Murphy. "I have received contributions from across the state from a wide spectrum of individuals and that tells me the people are satisfied with the job I have done, and when re-elected, will continue to do."

Click on the link below for the entire press release.

http://www.occ.state.ok.us/Divisions/NEWS/2010/05-04-10LETTERS.pdf

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Policy Roundtable at George W. Bush Institute

Here is the latest from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission regarding recent issues.

OCC March 11 Update

Follow the link below to read a statement from Dana Murphy regarding recent developments involving the State's long distance phone services.

Statement From Dana Murphy

State Senator Owen Laughlin and Representatives Gus Blackwell and Jeff Hickman today endorsed Ellis County native Dana Murphy for Corporation Commission.

"There's an old saying that you can take the girl out of the country but you can't take the country out of the girl," said Laughlin, the Republican Floor Leader in the Senate. "That statement applies to our friend and fellow western Oklahoman, Dana Murphy."

Murphy's deep western Oklahoma roots make her the only candidate for Corporation Commission who has a rural perspective.

"We know she'll look out for the interests of all Oklahomans," said Hickman, chairman of the Rural Caucus in the House of Representatives who also farms in northwest Oklahoma.  "We also know she'll be a watchdog for the special needs of farmers and ranchers across our state."

Murphy has 20 years of experience in the oil patch and six years as a law judge at the Corporation Commission giving her more experience on issues which come before the Commission than her opponent.

"He's just a career bureaucrat, someone we don't need," said Blackwell, who serves as the Speaker Pro Tempore, the second highest position in the House of Representatives.  "We need Dana; someone with real world experience who can make the critical decisions based on what's important to all Oklahomans, not just a special few."

"Dana is one of us," Laughlin said. "We know her, trust her and respect her.  Dana will do the right thing for all Oklahomans. I join Representative Blackwell and Representative Hickman in encouraging everyone to vote for Dana on November 4th."

TvPoll for KWTV Shows Murphy Has 8.2 Point Lead in Corporation Commission Race Says Voters Want Experience
 
(Edmond, OK)  Conservative Republican Dana Murphy says the latest polling results show what she and her supporters have known all along, voters want someone with real qualifications and hands-on experience at the Corporation Commission.

(Oklahoma City, OK) Republican Corporation Commission Candidate Dana Murphy defeated opponent Rob Johnson today in the Republican Primary, setting her to face Democrat Jim Roth in the General Election in November.

Murphy says Johnson ran a competitive race and looks forward to working with him, his supporters and other Oklahomans in preparation for the general election.

(Edmond, OK) Corporation Commission Candidate Dana Murphy received the endorsement of Edmond Mayor Dan O’Neil today, and has also been endorsed this week by the Edmond Sun and Edmond Life and Leisure.

Dana Murphy has the skills and credentials to do what's right for Oklahoma on the energy front. Her qualifications are unmatched by any candidate, and I'm proud to give her my endorsement," said O'Neil.