Representative Justin Humphrey

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District 19

Hi, I'm Justin Humphrey and I represent the people of Oklahoma's 19th District.


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May 13, 2025
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Humphrey: 'Department of Corruption Strikes Again'

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Justin Humphrey, R-Lane, the vice chair of the House Public Safety Committee, today issued the following about the Oklahoma Department of Corrections. "Approximately eight years ago I exposed the murder of an inmate in the custody of the Department of Corrections. Evidence I gathered at the time shows the department likely concealed and suppressed the murder," Humphrey said. "In an effort to investigate and determine if the department is covering up murders, I gathered information on 28 deaths in approximately an eighteen-month period at one prison. Upon obtaining information on the inmate deaths, I contacted the Oklahoma Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) to ascertain how many deaths were homicides or listed as undetermined." Humphrey received information on March 18 from the OCME that shows seven of the deaths he requested information about have been ruled homicide. Four deaths were listed as accidental, one was from natural causes, three were ruled suicides, one was unknown and five are pending a final report. Seven additional names were not found in the OCME database. "I requested the Department of Corrections supply the investigations into these deaths that were listed as homicides," Humphrey said. "I will remind everyone that any person can go to the court and access information into murders. As an elected official, I am obligated to help ensure this department operates as intended. That is why I am completely appalled by the department's response. In an obvious attempt at delay, DOC took well over a month to provide reports on the seven homicides even though the reports were already completed by the OCME. "Why would it take more than a month to provide reports which were already completed? I was told it took the department that long to completely redact the reports. I think the department got itself confused with the CIA and completely blacked out much pertinent information. "Scooby-Doo would say this is a clue, and then he would say, 'Ruh-roh, Raggy! It seems ardently clear the department of corruption has something to hide."

Apr 4, 2025
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Humphrey Calls on Governor to Restore Forestry Director

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Justin Humphrey, R-Lane, the vice chair of the House Public Safety Committee, today called on Gov. Kevin Stitt to return Mark Goeller, the former state forester and director of Oklahoma Forestry Services, to his job. The governor fired Goeller after wildfires devastated much of the state beginning March 14. The fires left four dead, 200 injured and more than 400 homes and other structures damaged or completely destroyed. "I listened in total shock as the governor publicly insulted the men and women of the Oklahoma forestry division and spoke about firing the director," Humphrey said. "Director Goeller is known nationwide for his knowledge on fires and is one of the most responsible directors in Oklahoma government. "Many share my belief that this series of fires were certainly a catastrophic tragedy, but to attribute such extraordinary environmental conditions to the director or the brave firefighters is highly irrational. "Other than the governor, every other indication and report is that Director Goeller anticipated the pending fire conditions and moved manpower and equipment to address the threat of hazard across the state. I understand property was lost, including that belonging to the governor, but the loss would have been that much greater if not for the prudent actions of the forestry director." Humphrey said the governor has stated he wants to imitate President Donald Trump in getting money out of bureaucracy and returning it to the local level, but he said even President Trump would support firefighters and not dismiss the director of this division or threaten to terminate other firefighters who recently risked their lives protecting their fellow Oklahomans. He said the governor should know the Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry is one of the few agencies that has little waste and is directly in Oklahoma communities every day.  "I think it would be very foolish to shut down such a vital department," he said. Humphrey also called into question the governor's budget figures. He said the governor stated the Forestry Division's budget was $75 million, and he would like to give $50 million of that to local fire departments instead. However, the entire Department of Agriculture received just less than $73.5 million for the current fiscal year (FY25). Only $24.4 million of that figure was appropriated for the forestry division, with $11.7 million of that being awarded as rural firefighter grants. In addition, the Department of Agriculture has requested a budget of only $42 million for Fiscal Year 2026, a 40% cut. However, the department's FY25 budget included some one-time funding, which was not included in their FY26 request. Humphrey said the forestry division also utilizes almost $9.3 million from a revolving fund that is earned by providing brush control, controlled burns and fire management matters for federal recreational areas. About 55% of the division's budget is appropriated and 45% is from services they provide. Humphrey said he's witnessed firsthand the work of the forestry division in fighting fires in his House district in southeast Oklahoma. Because of this, he's worked to increase the budget for the division to get higher pay and better equipment for its employees. "I'm asking the governor to please not create more government by initiating another worthless task force comprised of a group of uninformed political cohorts," Humphrey said. "He acted hastily and he was wrong. He should apologize to Mark Goeller and then to Oklahoma. He should correct his mistake by returning Mr. Goeller to his job as forestry director. The measure of a real man is being able to admit you're wrong and make it right."

Apr 3, 2025
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Humphrey Asks AG to Launch Grand Jury on DHS

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Justin Humphrey, R-Lane, this week asked Oklahoma's attorney general to call a multicounty grand jury to investigate the Oklahoma Department of Human Services (DHS) and what he called the department's "gross negligence and failure to protect children from sexual abuse, physical abuse and neglect." Humphrey is following the same request by Adam Panter, the district attorney for Lincoln and Pottawatomie counties. "I have personally exposed numerous violations and alleged illegal acts of the Oklahoma Department of Human Services," Humphrey wrote in a letter to the attorney general. "I believe a substantial portion of DHS employees and administration have intentionally ignored or participated in blatant abuse and abhorrent criminal acts." Humphrey continued that despite multiple efforts to impose compliance, DHS has refused or failed to correct what he called "dishonest and unlawful conduct." He accused the DHS director and other agency directors of being complicit in harmful behavior. "Government officials responsible for overseeing these agencies have shown little to no interest in investigating the innumerable reported offenses," he wrote. He said for the attorney general to delay or prolong an investigation would place numerous children and families at risk, and he personally cannot stand to see another child unnecessarily victimized. Read the full letter to the attorney general here .