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.
Board strikes deal with Western Heights teachers union
The Western Heights Board of Education ratified agreements this evening with the Western Heights Education Association that had been at an impasse for two...
Oklahoma elections: Edmond voters deciding whether to buy land adjacent Hafer Park
Voters in 25 counties around Oklahoma will head to the polls Tuesday, Oct. 12, to consider a slate of issues (links below). In Edmond,...
Quapaw Tribe awaits action on bill to settle environmental damages
WASHINGTON — Members of the Quapaw Tribe of Oklahoma are awaiting action on legislation that would authorize $137.5 million in payments to conclude a...
Challenging Stitt, Joy Hofmeister running for governor as a Democrat
Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister is switching her party affiliation to Democrat as part of a 2022 gubernatorial campaign to challenge incumbent...
Consultant report examines Oklahoma County Jail operations
A report by a consultant hired to evaluate operations and practices at the Oklahoma County Jail found problems with staff training, placement of the...
Citizens seek petition to convene grand jury for investigating David Prater
Presiding Oklahoma County District Judge Ray Elliott will be asked to approve a citizen-filed petition seeking to impanel a grand jury to investigate District...
Voters lower blood quantum requirement for Cheyenne-Arapaho citizenship
In a primary election Tuesday, voters in the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes passed a referendum to amend the sovereign tribal nation's constitution to decrease...
John Grant denied clemency, scheduled for first execution in Oklahoma since 2015
The Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board voted 3-2 today to deny clemency to John Grant, who is scheduled to be executed on Oct. 28....
Many hopeful that focus on missing Indigenous women may pay off
WASHINGTON — Duane Garvais-Lawrence pulled into Washington, D.C., on Friday, ending his second annual coast-to-coast trip to bring attention to the problem of missing...
Commissioners appoint Chad Alexander to jail trust
By a 3-0 vote this morning, the Board of Oklahoma County Commissioners appointed local radio host and lobbyist Chad Alexander to the Oklahoma County...
