Byron is a graduate of the University of Iowa College of Law and has a master’s degree in journalism from the University of Iowa and a bachelor’s degree from the University of New Hampshire.
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The Cinch World Championship Junior Rodeo is set to return to Guthrie
2025 and all eyes will be on Rianne Tinsley
Tinsley enjoys any opportunity to compete at the historic Lazy E Arena
the quickest of her career at the time on a 100-foot run
I didn’t think it was going to be that fast
“It kind of felt like the 7.1 I was the day prior so I kind of thought I ran the same time again
that was definitely a relief – it felt good.”
the Oklahoma native is focused on remaining consistent and defending her title in the goat tying
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The Oklahoma Territorial Museum and Carnegie Library have joined the Museums for All program
The museum will offer free admission to Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT)
or Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma card or ID holders for up to six people
This initiative aims to make high-quality museum learning resources accessible to a wider audience.The Oklahoma Territorial Museum and Carnegie Library
is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m
with free admission through “Museums for All” available during regular operating hours.“Museums for All” is a signature access program of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)
administered by the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM)
The program aligns with a nationwide initiative involving more than 850 institutions
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Guthrie County Hospital will be holding a celebration of nurses and the Certified Nursing Assistant team
or DAISY Award recognizes nurses internationally that go above and beyond with compassion and care for their patients
The Sunshine Award recognizes those that are part of the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) team at Guthrie County Hospital
Marketing Coordinator Emily Irwin says that Guthrie County Hospital will be holding their award ceremony for both awards on May 7th at 2pm at the Sneakers Cafe
This year’s DAISY Award nominees are Kassie Cline
and the nominee for the Sunshine Award is LaRoyce Kress
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Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce
Chairman of the Subcommittee on Environment
along with other members of the Committee applauded the passage of three resolutions of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act to repeal disastrous electric vehicle (EV) mandates
“The passage of these resolutions is a victory for Americans who will not be forced into purchasing costly EVs because of California’s unworkable mandates,” said Chairmen Guthrie and Griffith
the California waivers would lead to higher prices for both new and used vehicles
The passage of these three resolutions will help to protect Americans from some of the worst policies of the Biden-Harris Administration
and Congressman Obernolte for your work to ensure that families and businesses can continue choosing the vehicles they need.”
should decide what vehicle best fits their individual needs,” said Congressman John Joyce
I have led this fight to protect consumer freedom and save the American auto industry from dangerous environmental regulations
As this legislation takes its first step toward reaching President Trump’s desk
I urge my colleagues in the Senate to support this bill to save our auto industry and protect the freedom of the open road.”
The Biden Administration left behind comply-or-die Green New Deal mandates that threaten to crush our trucking industry and drive-up costs for hardworking Americans,” said Congressman James
“I know — my family has a trucking company
Republicans are working hard to implement President Trump’s America First Agenda
and the first step is repealing the rules and waivers that fueled Bideninflation.”
“I’m proud that the House passed my resolution to stop California’s unworkable engine emission standards from becoming national policy,” said Congressman Obernolte
“These regulations would raise costs for consumers
and threaten critical supply chains across the country
It is Congress’ job to ensure that one state’s overreach doesn’t dictate how all Americans live
Read an Op-ed from Chairman Guthrie, Vice Chairman Joyce, Congressman James, and Congressman Obernolte on these resolutions here.
The Clean Air Act generally preempts individual states from setting their own vehicle emission standards. However, section 209 of the Clean Air Act allows the Environmental Protection Agency to waive state preemption for California. This carveout was intended to allow California to implement stricter air vehicle emission standards to address “compelling and extraordinary circumstances” involving local air pollution – not to remake the auto industry and limit consumer choice nationwide.
The Biden EPA granted these waivers that have allowed California to ban sales of new gas, diesel, and hybrid vehicles, as well as heavy-duty trucks, while also mandating 100% electric vehicle sales by 2035. With approval of these resolutions, Congress is exercising its important oversight responsibilities and reining in the regulatory overreach of the previous administration.
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A bill to protect Oklahoma’s bioscience and research assets from being exploited by hostile foreign governments was sent to the governor this week for his consideration of signing it into law
Senate Bill 552 would prohibit Oklahoma state agencies that receive federal or state funds from using equipment or services of any biotechnology company designated by the U.S
government as one of concern due to its close association with hostile foreign governments
I’ve witnessed firsthand the harm adversaries seek to do this country and our assets
This includes our sensitive biological data
Oklahoma is a growing hub for such firms and researchers
so we must be vigilant to protect our resources
I’m glad this bill passed in both legislative chambers
I am confident the governor will see the benefit of signing this into law to safeguard our state
I passed a few additional Senate bills in the House this week that also have moved to the governor’s desk
Senate Bill 630 ensures school resource officers and security guards are included in the definition of school employees for the purpose of the rape statute
It’s important everyone in a position of authority over a child is held to the same account.
Senate Bill 200 protects minors’ inherited funds by holding them in trust when a guardian hasn’t been appointed
We considered 94 pieces of legislation over four days
others require a lot of questions and some debate
It’s an interesting process for those wanting to be involved in state government
Abby Coffron is a senior at Deer Creek High School
She lives in Edmond and is the daughter of Linnea and Beau Coffron
Abby is receiving her seal of bi-literacy in Spanish from the state and received a score of five on her AP Spanish test
Only 10 percent of students taking this course in the nation have scored this high on this exam
Additionally impressive is the fact that Abby plays saxophone in her school’s band and ranked 27th in the nation for her marching band performance
She serves on many leadership councils and on the YMCA Youth and Government Association where she held a leadership position as an associate judge
Abby plans to attend Oklahoma State University to major in political science with an emphasis in pre-law and to minor in Spanish
I loved meeting Abby and hearing her ambitions for the future
during a National Day of Prayer breakfast at Community Church in Guthrie
I had the privilege of praying over our national government leaders
Other local and state leaders prayed over different facets of government and community life
As always, please do not hesitate to reach out to me at (405) 557-7350 or [email protected] if I can ever be of service to you.
“In 1968, the Clean Air Act granted California a carveout to implement stricter emissions standards to address Los Angeles smog. In December, after more than 50 years of liberal policies expanding the use of this carveout, Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom authorized a ban on the sale of gas-powered vehicles in California by 2035.
“To rectify this misinterpretation of congressional intent, the House of Representatives will soon vote on resolutions of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act that claw back the Biden EPA’s decision to approve the waivers submitted by California and preserve the availability of gas-powered vehicles and trucks for families and businesses.
“We believe that people should be empowered to decide for themselves which vehicles are best for their families and not have the government decide for them. Our constituents tell us that EVs often cannot fulfill their needs. They frequently can’t drive the distances needed, maintain their charge at extreme temperatures, or recharge fast enough to keep hardworking people on the move.
“Let’s be clear: Outlawing the sale of gas-powered vehicles is a blatant power grab by California Democrats to dictate policy across the country. More than a dozen states have adopted California’s emissions standards, meaning that more than 40% of the vehicle market will be affected by the Biden EPA’s decision. American auto manufacturers cannot afford to make separate vehicles for different states.
“For decades, emissions have been reduced through investments and innovations, not government mandates. With such a short time span between enactment and implementation, our infrastructure is not prepared to meet the demand that a massive EV fleet would put on our electric grid.
“Individual families, gas stations, and highway rest stops are not in a position to install expensive EV chargers at the speed this mandate would require. An EV mandate is also an abandonment of the free-market principles that have enabled Americans to have the most mobility of any nation in the world. This policy will harm working- and middle-class families by making cars more expensive and less capable.
“Only by taking the government’s thumb off the scale and letting the free market decide will the public get the efficient and affordable transportation it needs.
“The EPA’s decision to grant California’s waivers has produced shocking downstream consequences, confirming once again that the Biden-Harris administration prioritized implementing far-left policies over serving the people in its final days.
“There are a number of downstream consequences associated with the implementation of these rules. For instance, electric heavy-duty trucks come with an increased weight and diminished towing power that will require more trucks on the road now and in the future.
“Further, the critical materials necessary for the production of EV batteries are nearly universally mined and produced under the control of the Chinese Communist Party. A complete transition to EVs in the next decade would make our nation deeply reliant on the CCP, which currently produces more than 70% of the world’s rare earth minerals.
“Passing these resolutions of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act is not an attempt to ban the sale of EVs. Anyone who wants to buy an EV should be able to do so. But no person should be forced to buy a car that isn’t right for them.
“Now, with President Donald Trump in the White House and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin’s commitment to undoing harmful regulations, we have the opportunity to prevent this disastrous rule from going into effect, putting a stop to California’s onerous EV mandate.”
H.J.Res. 88, led by Rep. John Joyce (R-PA), vice chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, will repeal California’s Advanced Clean Cars II waiver, allowing the state to ban the sale of gas-powered vehicles by 2035.
H.J.Res. 87, led by Rep. John James (R-MI), will repeal California’s Advanced Clean Trucks waiver, which currently would allow the state to mandate the sale of zero-emission trucks.
H.J.Res. 89, led by Rep. Jay Obernolte (R-CA), will put an end to California’s implementation of its most recent nitrogen oxide engine emission standards, which create burdensome and unworkable standards for heavy-duty on-road engines.
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causing significant fire and smoke damage to a home
Fire crews arrived on the scene to find the structure heavily engulfed in flames and smoke
Fire officials say the fire appears to have started in the kitchen
though the exact cause remains under investigation
emergency personnel were able to prevent further spread
several roads in Logan County are now closed due to flooding
creating travel disruptions across the area
Guthrie received 3.12 inches of rain in the past 24 hours
with some parts of the county experiencing even greater totals
With rain expected to continue throughout Wednesday and into Thursday and Friday
Guthrie has seen over four inches of rainfall
Logan County officials have issued a list of road closures and are urging residents to use caution and seek alternate routes
Authorities are reminding the public never to drive through flooded roadways and to remain alert as conditions evolve
Guthrie has seen a welcome boost in lake levels following days of steady rainfall
though city officials are now closely monitoring local waterways for potential flooding
According to the Oklahoma Mesonet, Guthrie received 3.12 inches of rain in the past 24 hours, with some parts of the county experiencing even greater totals. With rain expected to continue throughout Wednesday and into Thursday and Friday, additional closures are possible. Related article: Heavy rainfall leads to multiple road closures across Logan County
Guthrie Lake has risen approximately three feet and Liberty Lake by about two feet
Guthrie Lake was around 7.7 feet below normal and now stands just 4.7 feet below
Cottonwood Creek was estimated at 14.3 feet and rising
City officials and Logan County Emergency Management are coordinating efforts as they monitor both the Cottonwood Creek and Cimarron River
The National Weather Service anticipates that Cottonwood Creek will crest at approximately 21.2 feet by Thursday morning
issued the following statements after the House passed the Take It Down Act and 15 more Committee bills with overwhelming bipartisan support:
passed legislation to reauthorize a key agency
secure American leadership in the coming years
provide more transparency in the pricing of certain goods
and finally provide real protections for Americans online from sexual exploitation,” said Chairman Guthrie
“This is an important day in our efforts to support and defend Americans in the digital age.”
the House took a critical step to combat the growing online publication of real and deepfake nonconsensual intimate images with the passage of the Take It Down Act,” said Speaker Mike Johnson
“I want to thank First Lady Melania Trump for championing this important legislation that empowers and provides protections to victims of online sexual exploitation
It also criminalizes the publication of nonconsensual intimate images and mandates their removal from online platforms once reported
The First Lady’s leadership has been instrumental in the bill’s passage
and we look forward to seeing this signed into law.”
The Committee on Energy and Commerce passed the Take It Down Act out of Committee by a vote of 49 yeas to one nay and the full House by a vote of 409 yeas to 2 nays
The bill has been championed by First Lady Melania Trump, as well as survivors of deepfake sextortion schemes.
The following E&C bills passed the House Floor today:
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Guthrie Corning Hospital and 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East recently reached a three-year tentative contract agreement
averting a planned union informational picket
The three-year tentative agreement covering more than 450 caregivers at the Guthrie Corning Hospital was set to expire Wednesday as workers demanded improved staffing levels and quality affordable insurance
the union and management have come to a tentative three-year agreement,” said Peggy Clarkson
“We will now present this agreement to the membership for ratification.”
A ratification vote will be held from 11 a.m
The new agreement comes as workers will celebrate their 30th year since first forming their union
More: Josh Palmer Fund donates $99K to help cancer patients, families. Here's where money went.
Contract talks between Guthrie Corning Hospital and the union representing healthcare workers began in mid-March
union members overwhelmingly voted to authorize an informational picket
Healthcare workers were fighting for improved staffing levels
quality affordable health insurance coverage and benefits
and competitive wages to help retain and recruit more workers
Her former co-anchor Savannah Guthrie says yes
“She’s coming back! She’s going to come and reveal her next chapter on the TODAY Show. So, you’ll see her there,” Guthrie told E! News’ Carolina Bermudez in a recent interview.
Although it doesn’t seem that Kotb will return long-term, it appears that she will be on a future episode as a special guest.
Guthrie added that even though the former host is no longer on the show, she still keeps in touch with the team. “We see her all the time. She’s great. We just had breakfast last week,” Guthrie said.
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She had been a news anchor for TODAY and NBC News for 26 years
“I realized that it was time for me to turn the page at 60, and to try something new,” she previously said
and I was thinking that they deserve a bigger piece of my time pie that I have
I feel like we only have a finite amount of time.”
Kotb has two daughters whom she adopted: Haley Joy
In an interview on THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW
she’s turning her attention to a new endeavor: her growing passion for the holistic wellness space
A post shared by TODAY with Jenna & Friends (@jennaandfriends)
Although it’s been bittersweet to see Kotb leave the TODAY show
fans can look forward to her new projects and guest visits in the very near future
Read Next: How TODAY Host Savannah Guthrie Clings Tight to Scripture
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This September Guthrie Green will prepare for a day of fun
music and celebration when Oklahoma Birth of Legends 3 kicks off
Producer and promoter Mareo Johnson joins me this morning to give us an early sneak peek
Residents on the west side of Guthrie experienced low or no water pressure throughout Friday as City of Guthrie crews scrambled to locate an elusive water leak responsible for the disruption
The issue was first reported shortly before 6 a.m.
along with assistance from Logan County Emergency Management
canvassed lines within city limits as well as lines extending toward Langston and Coyle
A drone was even deployed in an attempt to identify the source
crews narrowed the problem down to two main water lines near Cottonwood Flats
It is believed that one of these lines is broken
but the suspected break remains submerged under the high water levels of the Cottonwood Creek
The city must now wait for water levels to recede before full repairs can be made
a valve on the affected line has been turned off
allowing water pressure to slowly return across the west side
the sudden pressure buildup caused a secondary water line break at 18th and Logan
the water tower at 19th Street and Harrison was recently drained for maintenance
areas such as Cotteral Elementary School and Mercy Hospital were able to maintain service due to the nearby Job Corps water tower
City crews continue to monitor the situation closely and plan to complete permanent repairs once river conditions allow
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The man who was stabbed to death at a construction site on Old Russellville Pike Tuesday morning has been identified as 27-year-old Ivan Villa Contreras of Guthrie
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Two workers were in an argument that escalated
Anyone with information or additional video footage is asked to contact Detective Hofinga at 931-648-0656, ext. 5720. To remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward, submit a tip online at the Clarksville-Montgomery County Crime Stoppers website or call the Tipsline
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The City of Clarksville posted the proposed 2026 fiscal year budget on its website Friday
It includes a letter from Mayor Joe Pitts in which he highlighted a proposed property tax increase of 15 cents
Police have closed off a north Peachers Mill Road neighborhood in Clarksville as they negotiate with a barricaded person in a house
Tennessee Environmental Council (TEC) is excited to host their second Recycling Roundup in Montgomery County
Some new summer markets have popped up in Clarksville and Montgomery County
Here’s a list of where you can find local markets for locally sourced vegetables
Visitors don’t just pass through Clarksville – they help pay our bills
taxes from tourism spending put an extra $14.7 million into Clarksville’s public purse
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Guthrie County Quality Meats will be starting a special sales event for the month of May
Owner Grant Sheeder says that at the recent meeting of the 10 Squared Plus Men of Guthrie County
one of the presentations for a group to donate to was the libraries of Guthrie County
he tells Raccoon Valley Radio that the presentation opened his eyes a bit as to all the different things the libraries do not only for children
Sheeder mentions that he was moved by this revelation
and talked with his business partner to see if there was anything that they could do to maybe help out the libraries
“We’re going to do 15 percent of every skinned or skinless brat sale in the month of May
I think there’s seven libraries within the county
(and) we’re just going to divide it up evenly
Gary Fox from Fox Countertops has agreed to match whatever we raise
So our 15 percent will get doubled on behalf of Fox Countertops.”
Sheeder says that they have over twenty different flavors of brats, so there are plenty of choices for anyone who wants some. He adds that the brats can be purchased in store, and online for pickup or delivery within the area that they make deliveries in. Sheeder also mentions that for those who may not care for brats, but still want to make a donation, there is a Venmo that they can send money to, which can be found here
OK (KOKH) — Guthrie Public Schools is closed on Thursday
The district said portions of the southwest school district are impacted
and Cottonwood Creek is expected to crest later on Thursday
It will be an inclement weather day for students and staff
Guthrie Public Schools has canceled classes on Thursday due to flooding
In a post made to the district's social media page
GPS says flooding conditions in the southwest portion of the district and the expected cresting of Cottonwood Creek are reasons behind the decision
GPS says Thursday will be an inclement weather day for students and staff
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Recently top academic students from around the state were recognized by the Iowa High School Athletics Association and Governor Kim Reynolds
Seniors were recognized in the 2025 Governor’s Scholar Program
and three were named from the schools of Guthrie County
Those seniors recognized from the high schools in Guthrie County include Emmarae Ellis from Adair – Casey / Guthrie Center
Kelsey Laabs from Panorama and Malia Fuller from West Central Valley
The 'Today' anchor caught up with PEOPLE at the launch of the brand's new cookbook
(KOKH) — Changes are coming to Red Brick Nights in Guthrie this summer
Event organizers say the music shindig will begin on Saturday
and continue on the first Saturday of each month until November
Instead of having one main stage at Wentz and Oklahoma
downtown Guthrie will have several music venues
Organizers are calling it a "mini-music festival" that will happen every month
The kickoff event in July will feature the Ross Clayton Band and Shortt Dogg music
GOP moderates concerned about Medicaid cuts will meet with House Energy and Commerce Chair Brett Guthrie (R-Ky.) this week as the panel struggles to come up with potentially hundreds of billions of dollars in cuts to the popular program
“We’re going to hold their feet to the fire to make sure there isn’t a lasting change,” Van Drew told us
Young Kim (R-Calif.) and Nicole Malliotakis (R-N.Y.) also plan to meet with Guthrie
The increased pressure from moderates comes as Energy and Commerce inches closer to its May 7 markup
Committee Republicans met Monday to discuss what policies to include
Members made progress on narrowing down options
but their biggest challenge is winning over both moderates and hardliners
Energy and Commerce must find $880 billion in spending cuts
most of which will likely have to come from Medicaid
Guthrie said the panel is still considering whether to lower the federal match rate or implement per capita caps for the Medicaid expansion population
GOP moderates are more supportive of changes to the expansion population
Van Drew and Malliotakis saying they would consider those proposals
laid out a much narrower picture of what she would support
“The one thing that I would support are carefully crafted work requirements for able-bodied adults without pre-school children,” Collins said
“But I want to make sure we’re not depriving seniors
people with disabilities and our rural hospitals.”
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Guthrie police released the 911 calls and body camera footage from a tense scene Saturday night
Police say a man shot his wife five times in broad daylight and she survived
All Guthrie police officers receive active shooter training
and while this technically wasn’t an active shooter situation
police say the response is the same and credited for saving this mother’s life
“My neighbor is shooting at his wife and beating …
her,” you can hear the caller tell the 911 operator on Saturday
This was among the calls that came in on Saturday around 7 p.m
“Had his wife's hair in his hands and was hitting her with his fists,” said Sgt
describing what witnesses saw outside the home on Elm Street
and I heard people screaming,” another 911 caller said
Gibbs said they confirmed what witnesses saw
that 56-year-old Larry Don Chandler shot his wife five times in the lower torso
“They said the shooting was on Elm and I knew exactly who it was,” Patton said
“He's threatened to do it so many times,” Patton said
Gibbs says four officers responded to the scene and found the victim
“Getting her out quickly was paramount important,” he said
using a patrol car to shield the woman from her husband
who was still armed with a pistol across the street
you don't know what that person is going to do,” Sgt
officers and a bystander worked to put the victim into a patrol car to transport her to a nearby ambulance
“We've now begun to carry whole blood on the ambulances in the area
which is another lifesaving strategy in itself,” he said
Chandler surrendered and was taken into custody
He was booked into the Logan County Jail Saturday night on complaints of shooting with intent to kill and domestic assault and battery resulting in great bodily harm
Police say two children were inside the home at the time of the shooting but not harmed
and received her journalism degree from the University of Oklahoma
Deanne Stein became a reporter at News 9 in 2023 after working in Clarksburg and Charleston
(WENY) -- A healthcare workers union and Guthrie Corning Hospital have reached a tentative agreement on a new
clerical employees and technicians at the healthcare provider
the tentative agreement was reached Wednesday around 10 p.m.
just two hours before the previous deal was set to expire
Officials say a mediator was brought in during negotiations on Monday
“After a long and difficult few days
the union and management have come to a tentative 3-year agreement. We will now present this agreement to the membership for ratification,” said Peggy Clarkson
Union members will vote to ratify the new contract on Tuesday
Details on the agreement have yet to be released
but hospital workers were asking for improved staffing
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He was dearly loved by many and will be missed tremendously
He leaves behind to retell his antics and cherish his memory
Janiece Milner (husband Chuck) in Murfreesboro
Steve Guthrie (wife Jennifer) near Brussels
and Melissa Farmer (husband James) in Memphis
Bruce served in the Air Force in the early 1960s
With the skills he learned in the military
he began his education so he could work as a machinist/maintenance professional at M&M Mars in Cleveland
He also loved to work on Gravely tractors (earning him the name Mr
Gravely) and invented a special conversion kit for a Honda motor
His love for woodworking began in high school when he made a headboard for his bed which he used his entire life
he built a pulpit for his daughter’s church
He was a light to others reminding them to take it one day at a time
He had the grace to love us even with our many differing views of life
He was a member of Cleveland Christian Fellowship in Cleveland
for 35 years before he relocated to the Memphis
TN area last year and joined his daughter and son-in-law’s church
The Celebration of Life Service will be held at 4:00 p.m
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to either of the following: The Lord’s Church (https://thelordschurchmemphis.com) or Forever Young Veterans (https://foreveryoungvets.org)
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Guthrie was recognized for his leadership and was elected by his colleagues to serve as the Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for the 119th Congress. The Energy and Commerce Committee is the oldest standing legislative committee in the House with broad jurisdiction over our nation’s energy, health care, telecommunications, and consumer product safety policies.
Guthrie graduated in 1987 from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and went on to serve as a Field Artillery Officer in the 101st Airborne Division – Air Assault at Fort Campbell. Guthrie later earned a Master's Degree from Yale University in Public and Private Management.
Following his military service, he joined Trace Die Cast, the Bowling Green, Ky., based manufacturing business that was started by his father.
First elected to public office in 1998, Guthrie represented the 32nd District in the Kentucky Senate until being elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2008.
Married to the former Beth Clemmons, they have three children, Caroline, Robby and Elizabeth. Brett and Beth are also the proud grandparents of Rowan and Laine, daughters of Caroline and her husband Ryan, and Oliver, son of Robby and his wife Jessica.
Pam passed away peacefully surrounded by her sisters at the University of Minnesota hospital
"She was loved more than you’ll ever know
her soul was greater than her presence."
Pam graduated from Northfield Senior High School with the class of 1974
She remained good friends with many in her class
Her years in Northfield were spent working
Pam moved to the Twin Cities in the late 1970's
This is where she truly became the person her many friends and co-workers knew and loved
“Pam had a twinkle in her eyes and a ready smile
She made me welcome in the Dean's Office
Pam had many friends from all over the world found through her long list of interests including spiritual growth
local adventures and jaunts down the river on the Johnathan Paddleford were favorites of hers
"My ultimate goal is to be in that place of enlightenment all the time
Her wonderful singing group The Earthtones
and spending time with her wonderful friends
So many friends from different parts of her life
They all have one thing in common: the love
sisters that all had completely different relationships with Pam
Pam loved her niece and nephews with all of her heart
They were given an incredible Auntie.
Pam is preceded in death by her Mother and Father Peter and Mariea Guthrie
and many others that touched her life.
"Wellness goes beyond physical well-being
When we practice attending to our thoughts
Or whatever else you might want it to be." - PAG
A celebration of her life will be held Spring 2025. For updates please visit:
https://www.caringbridge.org/site/22a4769c-eb11-11ef-b52b-010954da56b0
the House Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported six pieces of legislation to the full House of Representatives
Chairman Guthrie issued the following statement after the conclusion of the markup
“This markup was another important opportunity for our committee to advance legislation to support the most vulnerable Americans,” said Chairman Guthrie
“All of these bipartisan bills reflect our commitment to improving Americans’ health and strengthening our health care system
Thank you to all of the sponsors for their hard work to champion this vital legislation.”
Watch the full markup here.
Below are key excerpts from yesterday’s markup:
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The towns on this list aren’t just small; they’re pleasantly off-kilter
and events that leave you pausing and uttering a startled
Oklahoma’s quirky towns are waiting to be discovered
The town still feels like a small-time oddity
a natural swimming hole edged by stone steps and fish ladders
and motorcycle groups—one local boutique is even named Chaps My Ass
Wander uphill to the Medicine Park Aquarium and Natural Sciences Center
where alligator snapping turtles and native species add to the strange charm
a collection of fairy-tale red granite buildings
when bluegrass music and dancing spill into the streets during this lively mountain-style fest
Oklahoma’s first state capital feels like a period film that never wrapped. With over 2,000 restored Victorian buildings, it’s one of the most intact historic towns in the country. Take the Guthrie Ghost Walk
a theatrical nighttime tour full of folklore and haunted legends
Then spend the afternoon at the Oklahoma Territorial Museum
which tells the story of the 1889 Land Run and Guthrie’s rapid rise
a multi-day heritage celebration with old-fashioned parades
the Pollard Theatre puts on a musical tribute to Patsy Cline
offering a unique and nostalgic experience in a town that’s anything but ordinary
cross the Swinging Bridge over Bird Creek—if your nerves allow
the oldest tribally owned museum in the U.S.
where rotating exhibits highlight Osage culture
from ceremonial regalia to art and activism
This small town hums with history and harmony. As the birthplace of folk legend Woody Guthrie, his legacy is celebrated all year, especially during the Woody Guthrie Folk Festival
when downtown swells with musicians and fans
stop by the Woody Guthrie Statue and Mural
the Okfuskee County History Center dives into bootlegging tales
a 1,100-acre reservoir where you can fish for bass
or just stretch out under the sun with nothing but time on your hands
This town doesn’t just preserve history; it stages it
and spot the herd of bison still grazing on-site
the ranch hosts annual Wild West shows that bring back the pageantry of another era
swing by the quirky Dick Tracy Headquarters
a tribute to comic strip creator Chester Gould
where wooded campsites and quiet trails offer a scenic wind-down
Visit in June to catch Pawnee Old Time Saturday Night
The offbeat Toy and Action Figure Museum boasts over 13,000 collectibles packed into bright
the Santa Fe Depot Museum takes you further back in time with exhibits on early rail travel
located inside a beautifully restored 1905 station
But don’t leave town without witnessing the Watermelon Seed Spittin’ World Championship
and might just be the most Oklahoma thing you’ll ever see
Little Sahara State Park delivers 1,600 acres of wild
wind-carved dunes that off-roaders love to climb
Bring your own ride or rent one in town—it’s all about horsepower and sand in your shoes
a multi-day event where off-road fans from across the country gather to race and camp under the stars
check out the Waynoka Historical Society Museum
located in a restored Santa Fe train depot
None of these towns are designed to impress
They didn’t aim to be trendy or follow the rules
From outlaw hideouts and cobblestone villages to ghost tours
these places lean into what makes them different
they show off quirks that can’t be mass-produced
Skip the cities and look between the highways
The real stories live in Oklahoma’s offbeat towns: strange
You’ll leave with stories no guidebook could’ve prepared you for
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Department of Animal Science) will receive a 2025 CANR Distinguished Service Award during the annual ANR Awards on Friday
William “Dutch” Guthrie, of Vassar, Michigan, will receive the Michigan State University (MSU) College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) Distinguished Service Award at the March 7 ANR Awards Program
The Distinguished Service Award honors individuals or partners who have made outstanding contributions to Michigan’s agriculture and natural resources industries
and who possess high standards of integrity and character to positively reflect and enhance the prestige of the college
Guthrie’s commitment to service began long before he became a Spartan
he volunteered multiple times to ensure that others wouldn’t have to serve in his place
Guthrie’s courageous actions earned him numerous recognitions
After returning home from Vietnam, Guthrie began his education at CANR, enrolling in the Department of Animal Science
He quickly immersed himself in campus life and found a place within the Block and Bridle Club
a student organization that would play a pivotal role in his development as both a leader and communicator
maturity and ability to speak confidently in front of crowds helped him gain recognition across the country as he advanced in livestock judging competitions
Guthrie graduated in 1976 with a degree in Animal Husbandry (now known as Animal Science)
Guthrie spent the next 26 years as a loan officer with GreenStone Farm Credit Services
he used his expertise and strong relationships with clients to improve the financial stability of Michigan’s agricultural industry
In addition to his direct work with clients
Guthrie’s dedication extended to the mentorship and training of new loan officers
ensuring that the next generation of agricultural lenders was prepared to carry on the work he had started
Guthrie’s passion for the equine industry led him to serve in numerous leadership roles
including as President of the Palomino Horse Breeders of America (PHBA) in 2008-2009
He also served as President of the Michigan Quarter Horse Association (MQHA) in 1999 and worked tirelessly on committees such as the Michigan Snaffle Bit Association and the Michigan Equine Partnership
Guthrie’s contributions were instrumental in developing the first strategic business plan for MQHA
and his extensive work on various national and state equine boards has cemented his legacy as a key figure in the growth and success of Michigan’s equine community
Guthrie was also an outspoken advocate for the Animal Industry Initiative at MSU
a legislative effort that ultimately resulted in the construction of what is now known as the Farm Bureau Pavilion at MSU
His vision and determination helped ensure that MSU would have a state-of-the-art facility to support the next generation of agricultural and equine students
Guthrie serves on the committee working to raise funds for the expansion of the Farm Bureau Pavilion
He has also taken an active role in shaping the future of the MSU Equine Farm and the Great Lakes Draft Horse Show
His influence on state and national boards has been profound
He has been involved in the Michigan Agricultural Environmental Assurance Program and worked on environmental issues with Farm Credit
His financial expertise has been sought by various committees and organizations at the state and national levels
ensuring that Michigan’s agricultural community remains strong and sustainable
Guthrie has spent countless hours mentoring young people entering the equine industry
offering his guidance and expertise to help others succeed
He has become a role model for aspiring equine professionals and a symbol of leadership
He also served as a longtime Secretary-Treasurer for the Tuscola County Livestock Committee and the Tuscola County Fair Board
Guthrie actively participated in equine competitions
they achieved a major milestone when their mare
“Countrified Class,” won both the Open and Amateur World Champion Two-Year-Old Mare titles at the Palomino World Championship Show in Tulsa
has also been an integral part of their equine accomplishments
achieving numerous accolades alongside her parents
You can learn more about past CANR Distinguished Service Award winners here.
To learn more about the Department of Animal Science, visit https://www.canr.msu.edu/ans/
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It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our beloved father
He is leaving a legacy through his loving wife of 64 years
Mary “Mickey” (Schloer) Guthrie
Beloved father to Debbie (Paul) Starmack of Elizabeth
Lori (Mike) Stadelman of Munhall and Billie Jo (Joseph) D’Amico of South Park
Beloved grandfather to Timothy (Kristy) Starmack
Mary Katherine “Katie” (Gabriel) Thomas
He is survived by his siblings Alice Jayne (Ike) Issac and Oliver (Jean) Guthrie
He is also survived by several nieces and nephews
Caruso & Sons for 20 years and retired from Port Authority Transit after 30 years of service
he was a Harley Davidson motorcycle enthusiastic
longtime member of the Omni Lodge #509 F&AM
past Captian of the Harige Unit (Clown Unit) and the Hays Football Club.
Visitation will be held at Green’s Funeral Home in Munhall
Masonic Services will be on Wednesday
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Angels Church
Interment will take place at Jefferson Memorial Cemetery.
Visitation: Friends will be received Friday December 6th from 6 PM - 8 PM and again on Saturday from 10 AM until time of Service at 12 PM at Devlin Funeral Home
Service: Funeral Service Saturday December 7th at 12 PM at Devlin Funeral Home
I remember when you were hired at Wilkinsburg
You used to come into Ed & Tim’s Market on Peebles Street
You were always very friendly to me and we became fast friends
Our Deepest Sympathy to the Guthrie Family for the loss of Keith
My sincere and deepest sympathy in the passing of Keith
I learned of Keith’s passing just today Sat
I felt terrible I could not pay my respects
God Bless and be with you Suzy thru this difficult time
but most of all – a best friend and brother to me
Apr 30, 2025Hoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie will always have a special bond
recalled a sweet moment the pair shared during a recent outing
while chatting exclusively with Parade ahead of Kotb taking on Washington D.C
to advocate for the Access to Breast Cancer Diagnosis (ABCD) Act on Tuesday
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It was one hour in that one-hour period of time," Kotb says
We literally were crying at this coffee shop across from 30 Rock and holding hands
'What do you miss the most?' And I said
Though Kotb exited Today in January after 17 years with the show
the I Really Needed This Today author has kept herself busy
focusing on passion projects as well as her advocacy.
On Tuesday, she joined more than 200 patients and representatives from the Susan G. Komen Foundation and Novartis to advocate for improved access to life-saving breast cancer screenings and diagnostic tests
The newly introduced ABCD Act aims to reduce financial barriers to care by requiring private health plans
to fully cover the cost of diagnostic and supplemental breast imaging.
tells Parade that the opportunity to use her platform to help create change is something that "means everything" to her.
the number of people who I met who were breast cancer survivors — I was always looking for someone who was on the other side," she explains
"And I think that was what was giving me comfort
And I think the idea that you just need multiple tests in order to get a clear and concise diagnosis [is] one of those things that should be [a] given to me
How is it possible that all of that testing isn't affordable and available when the result is life-threatening if you don't get the tests?"
standing with this group is really empowering
That's when you're going to really stand up and stand up for something."
Molly Guthrie — who serves as the VP of Policy and Advocacy at the Susan G
Komen Foundation and joined Kotb for Parade's exclusive interview — reiterated the importance of having improved access to life-saving tests by sharing a personal story of her own
Related: Hoda Kotb Reveals How She’ll Still Appear on TV With ’Today’ After Her Exit (Exclusive)
"My mom was actually a breast cancer survivor and was diagnosed during my time working at Susan G
But having that firsthand experience and knowing that the steps that she had to go through
even though she had comprehensive insurance coverage
she was fortunate to have an earlier diagnosis," she says
"It really clarifies the point of how stressful it must be for patients that don't have that
people that are having to make the decision between paying for their groceries or getting this imaging done so that they can get an earlier diagnosis."
Audiences can get involved by visiting YourAttentionPlease.com
to learn more and sign a letter urging legislators to support the ABCD Act
He enjoyed working as a tree cutter and tree servicer
Above all things he loved his family especially his new daughter
Brandi Sands and fiancé Jason Lawson of Maryville; father
Braydon is preceded in meeting The Lord by his grandfather
A private celebration of Braydon’s life will be held
House Republicans are considering upending the way some states fund their Medicaid programs as they scour for ways to find billions of dollars in savings from the health program.
They are looking at states’ practice of taxing health care providers
which allows the states to leverage more Medicaid funding from the federal government
Supporters say that helps states increase rates for underpaid health care providers
but critics say it is akin to legal “money laundering.”
States can use these taxes to pay for their share of Medicaid spending
But critics say the state’s share should come from their general funds
who ultimately benefit from higher Medicaid spending
The discussions about the state-directed payments are part of efforts to find up to $880 billion in Medicaid savings to pay for an extension of President Donald Trump’s tax cuts
“We’re having discussions on provider taxes,” Energy and Commerce Chairman Brett Guthrie
said in a brief interview, adding that a “number” of Republicans believe the system allows states to draw down more Medicaid money but doesn’t encourage efficiency
it’s not really competing with everything else in the state general fund
and so we’re trying to figure out ways that we can make states more efficient with the money,” Guthrie said.
the $900 billion program that pays for health care for low-income children
is jointly funded by the states and the federal government
Any change in the federal share of spending would likely shift costs to states
which would then have to make hard decisions about what to cut or how to find additional money to fund their programs
The directed payments have become a major way states increase payments to providers. Medicaid managed care plans are directed to increase payments to certain providers
typically with the goal of increasing access to care for beneficiaries
Many states tax providers to finance their share of these payments
which the federal government matches at a certain rate.
according to the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission
And it has become a target for Republicans seeking ways to cut Medicaid
though the financing arrangements have been questioned by Democrats in the past as well
Critics of this arrangement question whether it is fair for states to use provider taxes to leverage more money from the federal government because providers can eventually get that money back through the increased payments.
“There is strong policy reasons to reduce money laundering in the program,” said Brian Blase
an influential think tank among Republicans in the White House and Congress. “I feel like the problem is egregious and growing
and states are shifting all the costs to the federal government.”
Health officials and state leaders have defended the practice
particularly in states that haven’t expanded Medicaid under the 2010 health care law
arguing that Medicaid programs often underpay providers
“What’s important in Wisconsin is that all of our provider taxes are connected to a policy goal and a policy outcome we are trying to drive,” said Wisconsin Medicaid Director Bill Hanna
adding that the payments are intended to incentivize providers to take Medicaid patients. “The more Medicaid patients a hospital sees
the more of that sort of tax that they would get back
Whereas hospitals that don’t see many Medicaid patients ultimately do not sort of get all of their tax back
A state can tax providers to finance their share of these payments
but only up to 6 percent of a provider’s net patient revenues — the so-called safe harbor rate
According to a lobbyist familiar with discussions
Republicans are considering dropping that percentage to 5 percent
which the Congressional Budget Office estimates would save the federal government about $48 billion over 10 years.
The ultimate decision depends on whether Republicans can reach agreement on other Medicaid savings
They are also considering Medicaid work requirements
and reducing the federal share of spending for the expansion population.
“If you do the work requirements and eligibility requirements
and so we’ve to figure out what states save money,” Guthrie said.
But lowering the safe harbor rate wouldn’t be without controversy
State hospital associations have quietly lobbied their congressional delegations
especially in states that have not expanded Medicaid
States and providers like all the money coming into them,” Blase said.
Hospitals have been among the groups lobbying hard against changing the ability of states to use provider taxes to fund state directed payments
particularly in states that haven’t expanded Medicaid.
hospitals in our states would immediately reduce services and close locations
jeopardizing health care access for millions of patients,” several hospital associations
including those in Texas, Florida and Georgia
said in February in a letter to Trump
None of those states expanded Medicaid.
The warnings from hospitals will likely unsettle the 12 Republicans who have raised concerns with House leadership about Medicaid cuts. “Cuts to Medicaid also threaten the viability of hospitals
and safety-net providers nationwide,” the members said in their letter to Guthrie
The lack of data around state-directed payments makes it difficult to know if they actually improve access for patients
MACPAC has recommended Congress require states be more transparent about their Medicaid financing methods
including by reporting annually the amount of funding they get from providers.
The Government Accountability Office, in a 2023 report
warned about “rapid spending growth” in state directed payments needing “enhanced oversight and transparency.”
States must receive approval for these payments from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
but the GAO flagged “weak fiscal guardrails” and “no consideration of payment outcomes.”
It’s not clear what would happen if Congress reduces that safe harbor rate
States could have to cover the cost with their general funds, cut rates or make hard decisions about benefits.
“It’s hard to say what the implications would be across states
so it could have consequences in terms of needing to figure out how to manage that reduction in federal financing,” said Robin Rudowitz
vice president at KFF and director of the Program on Medicaid and the Uninsured
the federal government paid $26 billion for its share of directed payments
while states paid an estimated $12 billion
though it said the actual amount is likely higher. Of that $12 billion from states
$8.4 billion was collected from providers and local governments.
Some states used only provider taxes to fund their share.
“States’ reliance on funds from providers and local governments to finance the nonfederal share raises questions about Medicaid’s federal-state partnership
particularly when those sources are used in lieu of state general funds,” the GAO report states
The Energy and Commerce Committee aims to markup its portion of the reconciliation package next week
went to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday
at home with his loving companion of 21 years
he was the son of the late George and Virginia (Savage) Guthrie
Roy loved God more than anybody or anything and insisted on going to church even when he needed the assistance of his church brothers and sisters
Roy attended Solid Rock Baptist Church in Oakland
Roy was a mechanic and worked for Tressler's Garage for over 30 years
He also owned and operated his own garage for over 60 years
Roy had one earthly love in his life and that was his garage
where you could find him any time of the day or night
who he raised as sons; several grandchildren
Friends will be received at the C & S Fredlock Funeral Home
A funeral service will be held at 10 AM with Pastor Todd Michaels officiating
A special thank you goes to the good people at Lowe's in Oakland
and he looked forward to going there just so she would
They made his Christmas very special and treated him like a member of the Lowe's family
At Roy's request there are to be no flowers
The C & S Fredlock Funeral Home is proud to be honoring Roy's wishes