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.
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...
‘Trying our best’: Oklahoma students talk school during the pandemic
When examining how the COVID-19 pandemic has altered Oklahoma education, we often ask medical experts and school officials to provide a picture of what...
Three companies receive Medicaid managed care dental contracts
The Oklahoma Health Care Authority announced this morning that three companies have been selected to receive managed care dental contracts for Oklahoma's Medicaid oral...
‘A very good spot’: Budget parameters set by state board
The Oklahoma Legislature will have about $9.64 billion to appropriate this session for the next fiscal year, after the state Board of Equalization certified...
