Rep. Murphey: Phone directory publishers are no longer breaking the Law
This is the time of year when many of last session’s approved legislative initiatives take effect. Traditionally, this means many new laws are going into…
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Ask Dr. Anna: Signs of pet diabetes
Because November is National Pet Diabetes Month, Dr. Anna Coffin wants to bring awareness to a problem that is on the increase. Guthrie Pet Hospital…
A secret to the success of the State government reform effort
I have learned much about human behavior and individual character by watching and observing legislators — especially during the chaotic “deadline weeks.”
Ask Dr. Anna: National Cat Day: What’s It Really All About?
October 29th is National Cat Day, or as my cats like to think of it, National Cat World Domination Day. Or maybe National It’s My…
Rep. Murphey: The policy making of the sleep deprived
Imagine the scenario of the business owner who manages his business in a flurry of hurried and ill-thought-out decisions. Actually, this may not be too…
Ask Dr. Anna: Pet Nutrition: Knowing how and what to feed your pet
Let’s face it; pet nutrition is vital to your pet’s health. There are many places to seek information on-line, some of them good and some…
Rep. Murphey: The tsunami effect of bad budgeting
Earlier this year I wrote about one of the major factors which led to state government’s recent “day of fiscal reckoning.” I described the decades…
Ask Dr. Anna: Four things to prepare before bringing home a shelter dog
October is “Adopt a Shelter Dog” month! To help you prepare for bringing home a shelter dog, Stefani Fortney has some professional tips to remember….
Superintendent: Presumably, our state will now rank dead last in teacher pay
We have now completed what I call the best high school homecoming festivities in our state. The Bluejay football team didn’t disappoint with an exciting 23-20…
Rep. Murphey: Giving away absolute power – For one year
Many taxpayers believe the Legislature operates as described in American Government class. They learn that a bill becomes law after first being approved in a…
Ask Dr. Anna: Urinary crystals from a cat’s perspective
When Dr. Anna asked me to tell my story, I was hesitant. I didn’t really want to talk about it. I mean, it’s personal, right?…
Rep. Murphey: Getting lawmakers off of welfare
Those who visit the capitol at lunch or dinner time are likely to notice the dependency/entitlement mindset of some of its occupants. The careful observer…
Ask Dr. Anna: Pet obesity: Is your pet overweight?
October 2nd is National Pet Obesity Awareness Day. Did you know that more than 50 percent of pets in the United States are overweight? Pet Obesity is a…
Rep. Murphey: Keeping audits free from political interference
The power to appropriate money provides the Legislature with one of the strongest tools with which they exercise input over state agency conduct. In some…
Ask Dr. Anna: Arthritis in cats
Since September is National Pain Awareness Month, Dr. Anna Coffin will discuss arthritis in cats. Dr. Anna says that many owners do not recognize the…
Comm. Doak: Now is the time to prepare
By John D. Doak Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner September is National Preparedness Month. It’s the perfect time to prepare yourself and your family for Oklahoma’s unpredictable…
Rep. Murphey: Progress report – lobbyist money – the Abstinence Experiment
Last winter I took a phone call with great news. It was a call from a new House candidate in another district who said, “Jason,…
Ask Dr. Anna: Rabies: Educate. Vaccinate. Eliminate.
This year World Rabies Day is September 28, 2016. Guthrie Pet Hospital is offering a discount on Rabies vaccines from September 19 – 24. Read…
Rep. Murphey: The big lie and the invisible wall
Several years ago, a legislator approached my seat in the House chamber.
Ask Dr. Anna: Introducing our new dog groomer, Jennifer Owens
When I tell folks what I do for a living, they usually say something about how much fun it must be to play with dogs…