Positive meeting with tax director

June 23, 2026 by Craig Hall

By Rep. Rick West I had a great meeting last week with Doug Linehan, the executive director of the Oklahoma Tax Commission. I requested the meeting to address concerns from constituents about unanswered or unreturned calls by the commission and rudeness experienced when callers did get through. Linehan, who took his post in 2022, … Read more

New laws

June 9, 2026 by Craig Hall

Oklahoma state Rep. Rick West column on new education laws

By Rep. RICK WEST

Now that the legislative session is over, it’s a good time to take a look at some of the legislation that will now become law.

Q832 will ask state voters to decide minimum wage

May 12, 2026 by Craig Hall

By Rep. RICK WEST State Question 832 will be on the June 16 statewide primary ballot. It will ask state voters whether or not to increase the state minimum wage. It was brought to the ballot by the initiative petition process and not through the Legislature. A yes vote would raise Oklahoma’s minimum … Read more

Rep. Rick West recognizes Howe Lady Lions at State Capitol

April 21, 2026 by Craig Hall

Rep. Rick West, R-Heavener, recognized the Howe Lady Lions basketball team at the State Capitol in celebration of their seventh state title. After facing a loss to Kingfisher in the Bertha Teague Classic in December, the Howe Lady Lions pushed through the rest of the season and won their last 21 games, including the Leflore … Read more

Rep. Rick West files for re-election

April 3, 2026 by Craig Hall

HEAVENER — State Representative Rick West has officially filed for re-election, announcing his campaign to return to the Oklahoma House and continue his work defending the people of House District 3 against government overreach, corporate influence, and special-interest politics. West, a cattleman from LeFlore County, has built a reputation as one of the Legislature’s most … Read more