McAlester News-Capital, McAlester, OK Opinion

From the Capitol: Talk about fiscal irresponsibility

2012-05-27T08:15:17-05:00

Will Rogers said, “I love a dog — he does nothing for political reasons.”

From the Capitol: OSP closing F cellhouse

2012-05-26T08:10:08-05:00

Monday evening the governor put out a press release titled, “Budget Deal Reached: Fallin and Legislative Leaders Announce Fiscally Conservative Budget with Targeted Funding Increases.”

Ola (Miller) ‘Beachie’ Davis-Giacomo

2012-05-22T07:22:51-05:00

Ola (Miller) “Beachie” Davis-Giacomo, 69, of McAlester, died Monday, May 21, 2012, at her home.

Deep cuts and aging buildings

2012-05-20T12:36:12-05:00

I hope everyone had a great Mother’s Day last weekend. I lost my mom twenty-one years ago.

Session to adjourn May 25

2012-05-19T23:25:12-05:00

I really have enjoyed reporting to you on a weekly basis what is going on in state government.

Surprise income tax agreement

2012-05-19T12:20:28-05:00

Week 15 is almost over, and I’m embarrassed to tell you of the non-activity that went on at the Capitol this week.

Cattle tips for spring

2012-04-05T15:48:19-05:00

As we continue to move into spring here in Pittsburg County and cattle prices are at an all-time high, here are a few basic management tips to ensure herd health and productivity of the herd.

PAWS - Keep em' cool

2012-03-15T12:17:35-05:00

This is the time of the year when the temperatures begin to rise. Already this year, which I think is way to soon, we’ve had temps in the 70’s. Whether it’s in the 80’s or 30’s, what do we do with that favorite pal who spends his days and nights outside?

From the Capitol

2012-03-15T09:47:57-05:00

This last Friday at my clinic I had a client come in and ask how the “battles” at the Capitol were going. I told him that most battles were not between parties, but to a smaller degree between urban and rural, and to a larger degree about common sense.

From the Capitol: Co-authored bill addresses grandparents’ rights

2012-02-20T14:54:02-06:00

The legislative process is very interesting.