Senate Minutes with Senator AJ Griffin
If you are not familiar with the legislative process, you may not know that there are actually several different kinds of legislation filed each session….
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Gov. Fallin: Work remains to be done after challenging session
By Governor Mary Fallin Special to Guthrie News Page With a nearly $900 million budget gap, this session was indeed one of the most challenging….
Rep. Murphey: What is Hulu?
As I think back over the recently concluded legislative session, I recall an especially notable moment during one of the frequent tax increase sessions of…
Ask Dr. Anna: Cat World Domination Day – servants prepare yourselves
June 24 was Cat World Domination Day. I’m pretty sure this was something started by cats to convince us that they have not, in fact,…
Comm. Doak: Insure summer travel with the right coverage
By John D. Doak, Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Special to Guthrie News Page The first day of summer is June 21, and many Oklahomans are ready…
Rep. Murphey: The unsuccessful tax increase attempts
Over the course of the past several months I have written about an array of tax increases attempted by the legislature. As this year’s legislative…
Ask Dr. Anna: Pet food ingredients – deciphering the label
There are so many misconceptions about pet food ingredients. Dr. Anna Coffin will discuss common ingredient terms seen on pet food labels so that you…
Rep. Murphey: Assessing the damage Part II
Last week I wrote about two new taxes that were recently approved by the Legislature. Because these new taxes did not meet the requirements of…
Ask Dr. Anna: Pet food labels – marketing and product claims
You’ve heard the saying; you can’t judge a book by its cover. Well, you can’t judge pet food from the packaging. Reading pet food labels…
Top 3 reasons you should trust your insurance agent
By: Blake Wimsey Special to Guthrie News Page Blake Wimsey operates Foundation Insurance in downtown Guthrie. 1. Insurance is BORING How many of you reading this…
Senate Minutes with Senator AJ Griffin
No single elected official can control every piece of legislation and every aspect of the budget. It’s a collaborative process involving two legislative chambers representing…
Ask Dr. Anna: Meet Pip – An awesome adoptable dog
This is Pip, he is an awesome adoptable dog. He needs a home! Â Could you be the owner that Pip has been waiting for?
Rep. Murphey: Assessing the damage
The Legislature has left town and we can now assess the damage from this year’s session.
Ask Dr. Anna: Adopt a cat and get a free exam
To celebrate Adopt A Cat Month, Guthrie Pet Hospital is offering a free comprehensive examination to any cat adopted during the month of June. This…
Rep. Murphey: Why I voted no on this year’s appropriations bill
For the fourth year in a row it has been my responsibility to vote against the state’s general appropriations proposal, commonly referred to as the…
Ask Dr. Anna: Dog body language – Three zones to watch
Learning to interpret dog body language is more than important; it’s essential to healthy relationships and safety.
Rep. Murphey: Taxing Netflix
Last Monday, legislative leaders positioned Oklahoma to join one other state and several left-leaning cities (including Chicago and Pasadena) in enacting a tax on Netflix…
Column: Do I need life insurance?
By: Blake Wimsey Special to Guthrie News Page Blake Wimsey operates Foundation Insurance in downtown Guthrie. The short answer is yes, you need it. And…
Ask Dr. Anna: Introducing a new cat to your home
April showers bring May flowers, and May flowers bring kittens. Spring is kitten season and often when people succumb to the adorable faces and antics…
Superintendent: Social media’s criticism was embellished
Last Sunday morning, while the kids were getting ready for church I was reading yet another dismal forecast for revenue to education in our state. …