The National Federation of Independent Business has named Jerrod Shouse as state director for Oklahoma. NFIB/Oklahoma represents 3,200 members and is the state’s leading small business association.

I’ve noticed an interesting trend emerging lately: Football has made its way into the lobbying world.

My pollster and Republican campaign consultant friends had been telling me that yesterday’s election would mean huge gains for the GOP. But I didn’t realize just how huge.

This election will be historic. After all, we’re electing the first female governor in Oklahoma history. And in my book, the rhyming first names of Jari Askins and Mary Fallin make the match-up even more unique.

Have you ever walked into the voting booth, read a state question, and had a no idea what it was about? I certainly have. So below are my short, non-partisan explanations for each of the eleven state questions you’ll see on the ballot next week.

It happens almost every election cycle: candidates for public office talk about their desire to limit the role of lobbyists in the legislative process.

I know what you may be thinking: a lobbyist is just a step above, or maybe below, a used car salesman. But I want you to see that my profession is one that provides a useful service to most professions and industries in Oklahoma.