Senator Griffin: Disappointed voters in the primary election
Following the recent primary election I have fielded numerous calls and messages from voters disappointed they were not eligible to vote in an election they…
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Rep. Murphey: The misuse of great power
I have enjoyed the opportunity to observe the leadership of five different Speakers of the House. I have attempted to learn all I can about…
Commissioner Doak: Top 4 claims to avoid on the 4th of July
By John D. Doak, Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner For most Oklahomans, July 4th means family, friends, food and fireworks. The Independence Day celebration allows us to…
Rep. Murphey: Encouraging the practice of debate
I wrote an article in 2011 about a new, disturbing trend of political correctness which I strongly believed presented a real danger to the ability…
Ask Dr. Anna: No pull leash might be the answer
Who cares if your dog can heal on a leash? Most people just want their dog to not pull on the leash like a crazy…
Rep. Murphey: The Electoral College survives for one more presidential election
Like the many before it, this year’s Presidential election will be held in accordance with the constitutional principles of states’ rights as represented by the…
Ask Dr. Anna: Service dogs: More than a pet
ABCDT In a world where our pets are becoming more integrated into our everyday lives, some people have taken advantage of necessarily vague Americans with Disabilities…
Column: Keep it running, keep it reliable
Did you know that 60 percent of equipment failures come from improper lubrication management? If you’re farming then you spend a lot of time with…
Rep. Murphey: Aggressive government is not better government
During the past few weeks, legislators made numerous efforts to scrounge up extra cash for the government by eliminating tax deductions, increasing fees, and stepping…
Ask Dr. Anna: The one thing I hate more than euthanizing a pet
There are so many great things about being a veterinarian, but just like any other job, there is a down side. I hear so many…
District 2 Update: Paving projects scheduled to begin this week
Road paving is getting underway as we get past the spring rains. Weather delays have occurred for our contracted paving projects. More rain could delay…
Superintendent: School buildings continue to receive upgrades
If you like buffets, you will hopefully enjoy this month’s column and surely everyone will find something worthwhile! This month will signal the fourth year…
Gov. Fallin: Challenging legislative session had its bright spots
By Governor Mary Fallin Special to Guthrie News Page This legislative session certainly lived up to its billing as being challenging. Lawmakers faced a $1.3…
Ask Dr. Anna: New Anxiety Medication for dogs offers promise for noise phobia
Noise phobia, specifically thunderstorm phobia, is a very common condition that veterinarians and dog owners have struggled to treat for years. In fact, one-third of…
Rep. Murphey: Vote walking
Each year, members of the House cast votes impacting almost every aspect of life: from public safety to education to the expenditure of billions of…
Ask Dr. Anna: Adopt a shelter cat; make a friend for life
Let’s assume you have realized that a cat is the way to go. You know all about how independent they can be, how they are…
Rep. Murphey: Voting no on the State budget
Recent legislative efforts for new taxation, coupled with the expansion of the Legislature’s own appropriated budget, remind me of a presentation I gave several years…
Murphey: Tax proposals expose growing transparency problem
Last week I described the new tax plan brought forward by leaders of the House of Representatives. Their plan would have created a services tax….
Ask Dr. Anna: Dog allergies
May is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, and Dr. Anna Coffin always treats more cases of dog allergies this time of year. Unlike people, who…
Murphey: The immorality of new taxation
Over the past few days Oklahomans have been rightly alarmed by the late session, last minute tax increase attempts. This includes a tax increase proposal…