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…
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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…
Ask Dr. Anna: An interview with a cat
In appreciation of National Answer Your Cat’s Question Day I sat down with Silvi for a heart to heart talk. Silvi, as you know, is…
Rep. Murphey: Explaining the need to transform the legislative process
It is the time of year when legislators file legislation for the next session. Every so often I feel it important to write an article…
5 tips for stress-free winter driving
By: Blake Wimsey Special to Guthrie News Page Blake Wimsey operates Foundation Insurance in downtown Guthrie. 5 Tips for Stress-Free Winter Driving Now that winter…
Ask Dr. Anna: The three D’s of dog training
When I was eight years old, my parents adopted a puppy for me from our local humane society. Being an incredibly creative kid, I named…
Rep. Murphey: “Excused” does not always mean excused
Here is an antiquated House procedure that should be corrected: members of the House of Representatives vote on key legislation during a limited two-minute time…
Rep. Murphey: The best resource for studying state spending
Every so often, I field this question from those who are interested in state government: “How can I see state finances?”
Ask Dr. Anna: Top 5 myths for pet vaccines
Some individuals are unwilling to vaccinate their pets because they don’t believe in pet vaccines. Vaccines are a vital part of keeping your pet healthy. …