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.
Historic vote: House hits supermajority on revenue plan
The Oklahoma House of Representatives made a historic vote this evening, passing a $447 million revenue package 79-19. The vote on HB 1010XX marked...
Facing December trial in football hazing lawsuit, Kingfisher School Board meets in court
In a bizarre scenario, the Kingfisher Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting today inside a federal courtroom so three elected members...
Football coaches charged in Kingfisher, Ringling abuse investigations
In unrelated abuse investigations into prominent Oklahoma high school football programs, criminal charges were filed Tuesday against Kingfisher head coach Jeff Myers and Ringling...
Lawsuit: 10 plaintiffs challenge Catholic virtual charter school
A group of 10 plaintiffs including faith leaders, public school parents and the Oklahoma Parent Legislative Action Committee filed a lawsuit today seeking to...
Pinnell: State will amend Swadley’s Bar-B-Q contract
Amid mounting concerns from lawmakers and a criminal investigation, the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department will be amending its contract with a Swadley's Bar-B-Q...
Seeking $30 million for food deserts, innovative grocery store proposal faces oversight questions
A proposal to provide a nonprofit organization $30 million of federal American Rescue Plan Act funding to build four grocery stores in underserved areas...
Travis Brauer charged with felony and misdemeanor
Former Gov. Mary Fallin aide Travis Brauer has been charged this morning in Oklahoma County District Court with two criminal counts, and Fallin herself...
Stitt snuffs out medical marijuana program reforms
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt vetoed a bill containing medical marijuana program reforms this evening.
During floor hearings, HB 3228 had been pitched to legislators as...
Unusual removal trial starts for Judge Kendra Coleman
The ouster trial of suspended first-term Oklahoma County District Judge Kendra Coleman began Monday before a panel of fellow state judges and a Tulsa...
It did not have to be this way for the Big 12 Conference
It did not have to be this way for the Big 12 conference.
Last week, conference realignment hit college football again with warp speed. In...
