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Little Axe to Get New Government Reps
As a result of the 2010 U.S. census, changes were made to Oklahoma's House and Senate Districts covering Little Axe residents. Prior to these changes, Little Axe was divided into portions of three different House Districts and three different Senate Districts. The new district maps show the Little Axe community almost entirely within one Senate and House district beginning with... »
Outline of 2012 Legislation
Josh Cockroft was elected in 2010 to represent Oklahoma House District 27 which at the time included eastern portions of Little Axe. New districts were drawn last year that resulted in District 27 encompassing the entire Little Axe community. Rep. Cockroft will author a regular column here on the Little Axe Ledger to inform readers of legislative issues throughout the... »
Low expectations for Congress
“Most of us expect the major decisions aren’t going to be made this year,” said Representative Tom Cole of Oklahoma, a former chairman of the House Republican campaign committee. “It’s a very political year. The big thing for us is to not be part of the conversation instead of trying to inject ourselves into it.” Link Cole represents the Little Axe... »
Little Axe Rep Criticizes Tuition Hikes
District 27 State Rep. Josh Cockroft today criticized the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education’s decision to hike tuition rates even as the economic downturn has left many working families struggling to pay for a child’s education. “At a time when more people need access to our colleges, the regents chose to make it harder for many students to attend,”... »
Little Axe to be Redistricted
Oklahoma House Republicans and Democrats are poised to vote on making new districts next week and the plan calls for Little Axe to be included in House District 27. HD 27 is currently represented by Josh Cockroft. Proposed New House District Map Follow the redistricting process at the Oklahoma House of Representatives... »
Little Axe Area Growing Fast
The 2010 U.S. Census shows a large increase of people moving to the Lake Thunderbird area over the past ten years. In fact, with a population increase of 42.3%, Oklahoma House District 53, including the northern portion of Little Axe, was the fastest growing District in the state. And House District 45, covering the majority of Little Axe, saw a... »
What’s going on at the State Legislature?
Oklahoma State Capitol As the 2011 Oklahoma Legislative session gets underway, a new, fully-updated publication from Oklahoma Policy Institute will help answer your questions. - The Overview has sections on: * Composition of the Legislature * The Executive Branch * Legislative session * Policy Path * Budget Process ... »
Local Lawmaker charged with Bribery
State Representative Randy Terrill, who represents the northern portion of Little Axe, has been charged with bribery in connection with his office. Terrill is accused of trying to create an $80,000-per-year position at the Oklahoma State Medical Examiner's Office for State Sen. Debbie Leftwich so she would not seek re-election. Leftwich also faces bribery charges. Prosecutors listed 11 current and... »
Area Reps Placed on Committees
Josh Cockroft, Aaron Stiles, Randy Terrill Committee assignments have been given to the three state representatives of Little Axe residents for the 2011 and 2012 legislative sessions. Rep. Randy Terrill House District 53 General Government, Higher Education & Career Tech, Government Modernization, Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government & Transportation Rep. Aaron Stiles House District 45 Judiciary, Veterans & Military Affairs, Government Modernization,... »
OK House District 53 Candidate Interview
Editor’s note: This is the final installment in a series of articles covering candidates for the three State House Districts representing portions of Little Axe. Candidates were asked to respond to five questions. Amy Corley, Randy Terrill Amy Corley and Randy Terrill are seeking to represent HD 53 (map) covering north Norman and part of Little Axe. Amy Corley 1. What state legislative issues... »
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