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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.

Wes Watkins

‘He overcame so much’: Former U.S. Rep. Wes Watkins dies at 86

Wes Watkins, who represented Oklahoma's 3rd Congressional District for a cumulative 20 years, died this morning of cardiac arrest. He was 86. Watkins took congressional...
Tina Floyd, Tori Collier

Norman Public Schools: Tori Collier challenges incumbent board president Tina Floyd

As the third-largest school district in Oklahoma heads toward an April 1 general election, the District 5 candidates for the Norman Public School Board...
Tommie Johnson Amy Palumbo

Judge Amy Palumbo reprimanded after beef with Sheriff Tommie Johnson

The Oklahoma Supreme Court's chief justice has reprimanded Oklahoma County District Court Judge Amy Palumbo after Sheriff Tommie Johnson III filed a judicial complaint...
Edmond City Council

Edmond City Council approves east side rezoning, preps charter change

The back half of Monday evening's Edmond City Council meeting was punctuated by significant tonal shifts — from angry dejection to tearful jubilation —...
EPS Board of Education

Jim Putnam challenges Marcus Jones for EPS Board of Education District 5 seat

On April 1, voters in Edmond Public Schools Board of Education District 5 will cast their ballots in the race between incumbent Marcus Jones...
Wes Hilliard

Roundup: Pinnacle Plan ends, but DA blasts DHS; Wes Hilliard charged; Epic drama continues

It has been a difficult March in the state after high winds and wildfires ravaged communities, leaving four dead and 400 homes destroyed, according...
JFK neigbhorhood

As explosions shake OKC’s JFK neighborhood, residents rally to oppose scrapyard permit

Denyvetta Davis is in the market for some peace. "Suppose you’re getting ready for work, or you’re in bed, or you’re cooking, or you’re in...
OKC ADUs

OKC City Council could streamline process for ADUs

Following several delays, the OKC City Council is soon expected to consider changing city ordinance to grant property owners in certain neighborhoods an inherent...
lawsuits against Oklahoma DAs

DOJ retains lawsuits against Oklahoma DAs despite switch to Trump administration

After some speculation the administration of President Donald Trump might dismiss a pair of U.S. Department of Justice lawsuits filed against district attorneys pursuing criminal...
child care access

Legislators renew attempt to improve child care access

For the second time in two years, some Oklahoma lawmakers are attempting to address a critical shortage of child care options for parents. "We've lost...

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