Rep. Murphey: Good housekeeping always involves throwing out some junk
“Good housekeeping always involves throwing out some junk.” This statement was the response of a friend as he replied to last week’s article about the…
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Editorial: Let’s break down Hazlewood versus City of Guthrie
By Chris Evans Guthrie News Page If you live in Guthrie, you likely have become well aware of the nearly eight-year water and sewer ordeal with…
Rep. Murphey: Advice from one of the legislative garbage cleanup men
I am a big fan of the CSPAN online video library and archive. The archive contains numerous State of the State addresses — the annual…
Feline leukemia a serious threat to cats
Has your cat been tested for feline leukemia? Is your cat at risk for feline leukemia? These are important questions because there is no cure…
Rep. Murphey: The list of tools for seeing how government spends your money
From time to time I am asked to speak to various groups regarding the state budget process. I always encourage the audience to become knowledgeable…
Ask Dr. Anna: Royal canin calm gives a scared cat her live back
Do you have a cat that is scared of everything? Now there is hope to give your cat their live back and return your friend…
Gov. Fallin: Cooperation, collaboration produce momentous water rights agreement
By Governor Mary Fallin I’m proud to be part of the recently announced water rights settlement agreement among the state of Oklahoma, the Chickasaw and…
Rep. Murphey: One of the best votes of this year
There is some very good news from this session: the first meaningful step in the effort to reverse term limits was unexpectedly and overwhelmingly defeated!
Comm. Doak: Include insurance on your back-to-school list
By John D. Doak Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner College students around the state have already started moving back to campus. Insurance may be the last thing…
Superintendent: Olympic games resembling Guthrie Public Schools
As I watch the Summer Olympic Games, I’m reminded of two things: success normally follows intentional preparation and time doesn’t stand still. Both of these…
Rep. Murphey: Can observers from the United Nations watch Oklahoma elections
Since it is the Presidential election year, I wanted to answer a question that I have received regarding the election process. I suspect that if…
Ask Dr. Anna: Microchip 101
Did you know that pets with microchips are twenty times more likely to be reunited with their owners? However, but there are many other reasons…
Jeff Porter: Maximizing uptime
Uptime is critically important to my customers. If you’re not familiar with the term, uptime is the time when a piece of equipment or person…
Rep. Murphey: Transportation reform malaise
It was one of the most interesting presentations I observed this year: a veteran state transportation official spoke to a mixed group of long term…
Commissioner Doak: Sharing for the summer? Know your insurance risks
By John D. Doak Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Nearly 75 percent of Americans will take a vacation this summer. Many of us will use a ride-sharing…
Rep. Murphey: Opportunities provided by current legislative malaise
Last week I wrote of the impending new legislative leadership. These new leaders will take office in the House and Senate in November.
Obedience basics: Building a foundation of focus
If you’re anything like me, bringing a new dog or puppy into your life and home awakens childhood fantasies of having a bond with your…
Superintendent: Guthrie’s greatest cheerleaders
During the summer months, I often try to complete projects that I wanted to do during the school year but couldn’t find the time necessary. …
Adult dog socialization: Two tips for safety and success
Adult dog socialization can be a very tricky process. In an ideal world, every dog would be properly socialized as a puppy-taking each pups personality…
Rep. Murphey: Why I voted no so many times this year
Readers may have noticed my sparsest of references to the recently concluded legislative session. During the recent month I have given the events of this…