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.
Asked to leave Oklahoma Capitol, anti-porn bill proponent has bizarre past
A man dubbed a "security concern" at the Missouri State Capitol and an alleged stalker of songwriter John Rich was escorted out of the...
Susan Winchester, Jennifer Grigsby nominated for new cabinet positions in latest shuffle
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt's shape-shifting cabinet underwent its latest transformation this week with the announcement of nominations for two new cabinet positions and the...
State of Indian Nations address: The federal government ‘simply must do better’
WASHINGTON – The state of Indian nations is strong, but the federal government still needs to “come to terms with the right of tribal...
Epic asks SVCSB to dismiss charter termination hearing
The Statewide Virtual Charter School Board is set to hold a charter termination hearing March 8-11 for Epic One-on-One, but the controversial virtual school...
After storm spikes gas prices, state leaders promise action on high utility bills
Residents of lesser-populated Oklahoma communities that purchase natural gas from small, unregulated companies are at the greatest risk of receiving massive utility bills in...
Meet Shalynne Jackson: ‘Diversity and inclusion is for everyone’
In mid-January, Oklahoma City announced the hiring of its first diversity and inclusion officer, Shalynne Jackson, to "lead the execution of the city’s strategy...
Pod bods, electric bugaboo, climate change and TV madness
Time loses meaning within a wild winter polar vortex, and our team members here at NonDoc had difficulty telling down from up and round...
Short Norman documentary highlights political tumult
With a series of electoral recall efforts and controversy over masks and police funding, Norman's city government saw one of its most turbulent years...
Jail trust changes meeting schedule, shoots down rule change
The Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority, also known as the jail trust, will begin meeting only once a month after a majority of the...
Letter: Medicaid managed care an opportunity to improve health outcomes
To the editors:
Lauren Carter’s recent letter to the editors regarding Medicaid managed care unfortunately fails to discuss the most important fact: Oklahoma has some of...
