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.
‘Curveball’: Edmond council delays sales tax idea over referendum, contract concerns
Owing to concerns over a citizen-led referendum petition and the lack of a binding contract, the Edmond City Council postponed until May 24 its...
A late VHS tape should not be a felony
Oklahoma's felony statutes have changed significantly in recent years, but many people are still dealing with the negative effects of those laws.
Last month, we...
Muscogee Nation drops colonial-era name
Leaders of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation say they are dropping “Creek” from the tribe's name as part of a rebranding effort that also features...
‘Concerning trends’: Grand jury releases interim report on Epic Charter Schools
Oklahoma's current multi-county grand jury has been hearing testimony about Epic Charter Schools since December and has not completed its investigation, but the body...
County elections packed with resolutions and proposals
There might not be any presidential candidates or hotly contested congressional races on Oklahoma's May 11 special election ballot, but city and county elections...
Settlement reached about OKCPD arrests in Cleveland, Canadian counties
An unusual lawsuit that pitted judges against police has settled, with the Oklahoma City Police Department promising not to book persons apprehended outside Oklahoma...
State agencies in former Sandridge building face complaints about ADA compliance
When several state agencies moved from their more antiquated office buildings to the former Sandridge Energy complex, at 123 Robert S. Kerr Ave., in...
OKC 2022 proposed budget smaller, but includes more money for police
An annual springtime ritual began Tuesday as the OKC City Council received the proposed Fiscal Year 2022 budget from several city departments.
At $1.6 billion,...
What Stitt lifting his COVID-19 state of emergency means in Oklahoma
(Update: On Friday, May 21, the Oklahoma Department of Human Services announced that it had received federal approval to extend the additional Supplemental Nutrition...
Seven school districts have bond proposals for May 11 special election
Seven Oklahoma school districts will have bond issues on the ballot for the May 11 special election, including Edmond, Moore, Covington-Douglas, Plainview, Bishop, South...
