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.
Amid sexual misconduct investigation, Judge Tim Henderson suspended
Oklahoma County District Court Judge Tim Henderson has been suspended and is being investigated for sexual assault and misconduct against female prosecutors and defense...
Sen. Allison Ikley-Freeman injured, man killed in turnpike accident
(Update: The family of Sen. Allison Ikley-Freeman released a statement Saturday, May 23, concerning her situation. it appears at the top of this story...
Rep. Terry O’Donnell, wife indicted by grand jury over tag agency
An Oklahoma County grand jury indicted House Speaker Pro Tempore Terry O'Donnell late Friday afternoon, charging the House of Representatives' second highest-ranking member and...
As embezzlement allegation looms, Phil Albert resigns from OU Board of Regents
As unanswered questions linger regarding a two-year, resource-draining legal battle over accusations that he embezzled $7.4 million from his former employer, Phil Albert has...
Two races for judges in Oklahoma County’s District 7
Oklahoma County's District 7 judicial jurisdiction encompasses all of Oklahoma County. It is one of 26 total district courts in the state.
Unlike other races...
Throw the Faith and Freedom Coalition out of the temple
Holy cow. First comes, Melania Trump stumping for POTUS, asking me to pledge support for his "policies" and wanting me to send cash to...
The long fight for Freedmen citizenship continues in Oklahoma tribal nations
In 2016, LeEtta Osborne-Sampson, a council representative of the Seminole Nation who is Black, approached some colleagues about a disturbing picture hung on the...
Richardson attacks ‘Shady’ Kevin Stitt, ‘Mary’s Little Lamb’
There's an old joke in political campaigns. A candidate has only two reasons to go negative: when he's behind and when he's ahead.
Polling indicates...
As Broadband Board chairman, Mike Fina pushed $20 million Motorola project with college roommate
In his capacity as the appointed chairman of the Oklahoma Broadband Governing Board, Mike Fina worked closely with a Motorola lobbyist and the company's...
Former Sen. Connie Johnson to run for governor
Former Sen. Connie Johnson has filed to seek the Oklahoma Democratic Party's nomination for governor next year.
Johnson registered her campaign Monday, according to data...
