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.
‘Mental wellbeing’: State pens guidelines for restarting nursing home visits
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt and state health officials today announced new guidance for nursing homes and long-term care facilities aimed at allowing family visitations,...
‘Immense benefits’: Merger to create OU Health as integrated academic health center
In an effort to streamline hospital administration, gain efficiencies and improve care, the state-run OU Physicians group will merge with the nonprofit OU Medicine,...
‘A lot to keep track of’: OMMA’s seed-to-sale program coming to fruition
Oklahoma's medical marijuana industry is heading toward another significant milestone this spring as its long-awaited seed-to-sale tracking program rolls out across the state.
According to...
OKCPS District 2 candidates focus on mental health, differ on Pathways to Greatness
The candidates for District 2 of the Oklahoma City Public Schools Board, Lori Bowman and James McHenry, agree that increasing mental health resources in...
Julius Jones commutation request moving to Phase 2
Julius Jones, an Oklahoma man who has spent two decades on death row after being convicted of the 1999 murder of Paul Howell, had...
Podcast: David Walters has opinions on the power grid
Pop quiz: Who is the most famous person from Canute, Oklahoma? If you answered former Oklahoma Gov. David Walters, pat yourself on the back!
Oklahoma's...
OSU’s Dr. Carlos Risco training veterinarians ‘capable of solving societal needs’
When Dr. Carlos Risco became dean of the OSU College of Veterinary Medicine, in early 2018, he moved to Stillwater after more than 25...
Letter: Medicaid managed care will save the state millions of dollars
To the editors:
The debate to move Oklahoma to a Medicaid managed care system is complex. It requires all decision makers to focus only on...
Student housing plan and a major merger: ‘Big deals’ discussed by OU Board of Regents
As it attempts to achieve the goals listed in its new strategic plan, the University of Oklahoma Board of Regents approved a pair of...
OKCPS board District 1 candidates want to mitigate pandemic’s student impact
The current representative of District 1 on the Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education, Charles Henry, is running for the job of chairperson,...
