Rep. Pfeiffer: House nears third-reading deadline
Now that the committee deadline has passed, the countdown for bills to be passed out of their chamber of origin is quickly approaching. We started…
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Senator Hall: Long but productive days coming up
Thursday, February 27 marked the deadline for Senate committees to vote on bills that started out in this chamber. By the time we hit that…
Superintendent: GPS to add second cleaning machine to help fight off illness
Hopefully, we are on the backside of winter as the days begin to lengthen. This flu season has been unique as many usual symptoms have…
Rep. Mize: House finishes committee work
It’s been another busy week at the State Capitol. Thursday was our deadline to pass House bills through their House committees. A bill must pass…
Senator Hall: “We have a total savings of about $1 billion”
Back in December, the State Board of Equalization met to give its initial certification as to how much revenue would be available to appropriate for…
Rep. Pfeiffer: Budget figures released
The state Board of Equalization met this past week to certify how much money the Legislature will have to appropriate for the Fiscal Year 2021…
Rep. Mize: Start of legislative session, committee work
The second session of the 57th Legislature officially begin on Monday, Feb. 3 with Gov. Kevin Stitt’s second annual state of the state address. During…
2020 Legislative Session is underway; promises to be a busy
This year, 2,240 bills and resolutions were filed between the House and Senate. Many of the new bills have now been assigned to committees in…
MTC Supt: Partner with Meridian during Career and Technical Education Month
At Meridian Technology Center, workforce development is our business – the training we provide helps power the local economic engine. We do this through our…
Senator Hall: 22 measures set to go for upcoming session
According to Oklahoma’s constitution, the Legislature formally convenes on the first Monday in February, with the spotlight on the presentation of the governor’s State of…
Senator Hall: Preparing for the 2020 session; deadline approaching for filing legislation
Happy New Year to everyone here in Senate District 20. With the new year comes a new legislative session. We’ll convene here at the Capitol on…
Superintendent: Safety will continue to be the top focus
On Friday before Thanksgiving break, we had a first during my eight years as Superintendent. We placed school buildings on lockdown at the recommendation of…
Senate Minutes with Senator Chuck Hall
At the Capitol, we are continuing to gear up for the 2020 legislative session, which begins February 3. The Senate’s appropriations subcommittees are holding hearings…
Senate Minutes with Senator Chuck Hall
Oklahoma, it’s time to stand up and be counted! Every ten years, the federal government conducts an official census to count our population. It’s something…
Senate Minutes with Senator Chuck Hall
While the legislative session may only run about four months each year, there are meetings, studies, and much more happening at the Capitol and here…
Superintendent: Our district was hit with a cyber attack
This column is a bit overdue. Despite some challenges that always seem to surface, we have had the smoothest start of the school year in my…
Ask Dr. Anna: The life of a Guthrie Pet Hospital Clinic cat
If you are a regular at Guthrie Pet Hospital, then you have more than likely met our resident clinic cats, Silvie and Felicia. Both cats…
Ask Dr. Anna: Is your dog senile?
Canine cognitive dysfunction is a behavioral condition that occurs in older patients and is like Alzheimer’s in people. A recent study done at the University…
Ask Dr. Anna: Top 3 tips for better dog obedience results
When I tell people I teach dog obedience, they usually say something like, “Oh! I need you to teach my dog how to behave!” While I…
Senate Minutes with Senator Chuck Hall
One of the best things about the interim is having the ability to attend so many great events here in the district. I’m very grateful…