Civics
NonDoc journalists report on the civic realm in Oklahoma and beyond. Our site also publishes a variety of commentary pieces about civic matters. As a site category, "Civics" encompasses three subcategories: Education, Health Care and Politics.
Langston students, faculty frustrated as infrastructure issues push classes online
LANGSTON — Since the fall semester started Aug. 5, multiple buildings on the Langston University campus have been closed because of several infrastructure issues,...
ODP database drama: ‘Cut out’ Keith irks fellow Democrats by blaming ‘activists’
The central committee of the Oklahoma Democratic Party voted 23-1 to revoke Tulsa County Commissioner Karen Keith's access to the party's voter database Thursday...
Oklahomans lend voices ahead of DEA cannabis hearing
WASHINGTON — More than three months after President Joe Biden called for a relaxation of cannabis restrictions, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration announced a...
Roundup: Election recounts requested, Del City grand jury petition falls short, ONG gets rate increase
In last week's Oklahoma runoff elections, the official winners of some contests remain unknown. A recount is scheduled to begin Thursday in Cleveland and...
Some worry SCOTUS ruling could embolden cities to criminalize homelessness
Like most big cities across the country, Oklahoma City is grappling with homeless encampments that some consider eyesores and crime magnets in need of...
Judge: Proposed consent decree in mental health lawsuit violates state law
A provision in a proposed consent decree that would establish an outpatient pilot program to provide mental health competency restoration services for detainees held...
Tribal roundup: Ponca, Wichita tribes hold elections; Muscogee Nation, City of Okmulgee cross-deputize
The Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma and the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes both chose new leadership recently in elections featuring candidates with pending charges.
Wichita voters...
Contrary to AG’s recommendation, Stitt, McCall oppose mental health lawsuit settlement
Gov. Kevin Stitt and House Speaker Charles McCall, at odds with Attorney General Gentner Drummond on his proposal to settle a class-action lawsuit dealing...
Sheriff showdowns: Varnell to vacate Pawnee County, Merritt and Shirey head to general
In Republican county sheriff runoffs Tuesday night, five Oklahoma counties saw candidates elected outright — including one incumbent — and two other counties saw...
Tulsa elections: 4 incumbents reelected, 3 seats sent to November runoff
Four incumbents won reelection to two-year terms on the Tulsa City Council while three more races will head to a runoff because no candidate...
