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,…
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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…
District 2 Update: Charter Oak Road is a real challenge
My appreciation goes to those who supported me in my reelection for a third four year term. It was an ordeal which I’m thankful is…
Ask Dr. Anna: Happy pet, happy vet with fear free veterinary care
There are a huge number of pets that fail to receive the veterinary care they need simply because of the anxiety they experience when a…
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…
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…