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.
Kiowa Election Commission strikes constitutional amendments three weeks before election
In a controversial move that has drawn criticism and threats of litigation, a pair of proposed constitutional amendments have been stricken from ballots in...
Improper OSBI Commission agenda limits executive session, cold case victim frustrated
(Editor’s note: The following article includes reference to a racial slur.)
Kira Allen-Lowe's 3 1/2-hour trip to speak with the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation...
In vehicle scheme, Pittsburg County Sheriff Chris Morris charged with felony embezzlement
(Update: On Monday, May 20, six days after Sheriff Chris Morris was charged with a felony count of embezzlement, the Pittsburg County Board of...
OSDE rules: House committee recommends approving all but one
(Correction: This article was updated at 9:50 a.m. on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, to correct a reference to the Republican who voted against HJR 1061.)
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Edmond Council denies Logan County wastewater agreement, advances Pelican Bay renovations
After members of The Edmond Alliance voiced concern about incentivizing development north of city limits that could spur commercial options and decrease sales tax...
As OSBI Commission gets AG report on director, general counsel resigns for racial slur in email
(Editor’s note: The following article includes reference to racial slurs.)
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation Commission will have a lot to talk about during...
Roundup: Judge indicted, Russ and Drummond spar, Epic and St. Isidore cases continue
As they deal with the pressure of crafting a state budget by the end of the month, Oklahoma legislators are not the only politicians...
‘I love school’: OKCPS board hires Jamie Polk as new superintendent
When Jamie Polk left Lawton Public Schools in 2019 to join Oklahoma City Public Schools, Superintendent Sean McDaniel was among the first people who...
‘Tremendous progress’: With big issues lingering, budget summit 2.0 still chippy
If at first you don't succeed, try and try again.
Leaders of the Oklahoma Legislature and Gov. Kevin Stitt gathered today for the second time...
Off the rails? Company claims Vinita theme park developer owes $5.5 million for unpaid work
As Missouri-based Mansion Entertainment Group attempts to tweak the design of the $2 billion American Heartland Theme Park and Resort it has proposed near...
