Are you ready for storm season?
By John D. Doak Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Whether you’ve lived in Oklahoma all your life or you are new to the area, storm season must…
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Rep. Murphey: A maybe not-so-hypothetical look at corruption in county government
I have long articulated the following view: the legal scheme of Oklahoma county-level governance is antiquated and better situated to the 1800s when political bosses…
Rep Murphey: How to defend Oklahoma’s latest alleged case of corruption
Those who have read these articles during the past year will know that I have regularly opposed the many ongoing tax increase proposals because they…
Ask Dr. Anna: Spring has sprung, and so have the fleas!
Warmer weather brings blossoms and blooms and unfortunately, bugs. March signals the beginning of flea and tick season and is the time to start taking…
Ask Dr. Anna: Get your dog to behave: show some lovin’
Say it ain’t so, Cooper. What’s that? Shelters are loaded with dogs abandoned by pet owners. That’s not right, is it? No, Cooper, you are…
Rep. Murphey: Lessons learned from defeat
On a cold, wintery day in January 2004, my family and I drove to the north side of Marshall, Oklahoma where I solicited the support…
Rep. Murphey: Taxpayer-funded Minecraft
It was deja-vous. A few days ago, the State Purchasing Director attempted to walk the Government Modernization Committee through the ins and outs of state…
Ask Dr. Anna: It’s almost Spring! Time to protect your pet from heartworms
It’s March—springtime is around the corner! Worms in your garden…and worms in your pet? Eeew! Hold on, let’s explain… The worms you find in your…
Ask Dr. Anna: Be A.W.A.R.E. of online pet pharmacies
The FDA regulates the manufacture and distribution of human and animal drugs to provide safe medication for you and your pet. State pharmacy boards help…
Rep. Murphey: My criteria for voting on legislative proposals
Voting on legislation is the singular most important part of the state representative’s job and in that role, I have endeavored to cast the approximate…
Rep. Murphey: Consistently consistent
Consider the following statement one might hear if they stay around the capitol very long: “If there is one consistent thing about that legislator, it…
Superintendent: School security has seen significant changes at GPS
I had originally reserved this column for commentary on what I hoped would be a fully funded pay raise so desperately needed for our teachers….
Dog obedience training basics: The release cue
In today’s blog, I wanted to talk about an obedience training cue that often gets overlooked: the release cue. The release cue is very important since…
Ask Dr. Anna: Healthy feeding for a healthy cat
Trying to eat a healthy, balanced diet is hard for many of us. We overindulge in sugar and salt, often giving in to the temptation…
Rep. Murphey: The toxic effects of concentrated power and the resulting groupthink
I have enjoyed the opportunity to observe the leadership of six different Speakers of the House. It’s said to be the most powerful position in…
Rep. Murphey: The lobbyist shakedown
I have frequently expressed my view of the inappropriate influence of lobbyists over the legislative process.
Ask Dr. Anna: How to survive your teething puppy
Puppies lose all their baby teeth between three and six months of age. During this time, you will need to help your teething puppy cope…
Rep. Murphey: Limiting the power of lobbyists
I once watched, “The Best Government Money Can Buy,” a documentary that details the considerable influence of lobbyists over the development and implementation of policy.
Ask Dr. Anna: Feeding your puppy
There are a lot of choices when it comes to dog food, and it can be confusing when it comes to feeding your puppy. Consult…
Insure yourself against Super Bowl party mishaps
By John D. Doak Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Whether watching for the game or for the commercials, many Oklahomans will enjoy the Super Bowl at a…