LeFlore County Sheriff Rodney Derryberry got some good news last week. His office will receive $250,000 to spend on operations, including training, technology, equipment, capital improvements and more.
Rep. Rick West
Positive meeting with tax director
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
Q832 will ask state voters to decide minimum wage
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
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
