Whos the best state legislator in the country?
State Senator Paul Muegge of Oklahoma, according to a respected, national trade publication which covers federal, state and municipal governments across the country. Senator Muegge has been tabbed “Public Official of the Year” by Governing magazine, making him the first Oklahoman ever to win the honor. “This is really a great honor, not just for me, but for all of the people in my district. Without their support, this would not have been possible. This award is a tribute to all my hard-working constituents who have worked so diligently to make Oklahoma a better place,” said Senator Muegge. Each year Governing magazine searches the country for the best public servants, researching the careers and accomplishments of thousands of office holders. While the Governing honor is awarded for the achievements of an entire career, it was the hog and chicken legislation pushed through by Senator Muegge this year that originally drew the organization’s attention. Muegge authored the laws that place