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.
Election for OKCPS Board of Education chairperson heads to runoff
On April 6, voters will again head to the polls to choose a chairperson of the Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education after...
Norman election results: 3 newcomers will join council, incumbent heads to runoff
After a slate of Norman City Council elections today, three newcomers will step onto the council as one incumbent was defeated and another was...
Jake Merrick, Molly Ooten advance for SD 22 special general election
Republican Jake Merrick will square off with Democrat Molly Ooten in the special general election for Oklahoma State Senate District 22. Merrick defeated Keri...
OU Board of Regents Chairman Gary Pierson talks executive session, legislative session
University of Oklahoma Board of Regents Chairman Gary Pierson runs a hell of a meeting. He communicates to media, he makes opening statements that...
Review campaign finance reports for Feb. 9 OKC, Edmond and Norman elections
State laws require candidates running for public office to file campaign finance reports — one way or another — for their campaigns.
Candidates for municipal...
In passing, former Sen. Maxine Horner remembered as ‘extraordinary public servant’
Former Sen. Maxine Horner, who was one of the first two Black women to serve in the Oklahoma State Senate, died Sunday at age...
Education podcast: Learning is a lifelong endeavor
Education is once again a top topic of the Oklahoma legislative session, so our podcast team decided to have NonDoc education reporter Megan Prather...
The week in coveducation: Stitt outlines #oklaed goals
Monday, Feb. 1, marked the beginning of the 2021 legislative session, where Gov. Kevin Stitt used his State of the State address to touch...
Cheat Sheet: Last-minute withdrawal leaves three candidates in Norman Ward 2 City Council race
The race for Norman City Council Ward 2, which wouldn't normally have an election this year, was triggered by the unexpected passing of City...
Cheat Sheet: Interim faces three challengers in Norman Ward 5 race
Last year, Norman Ward 5 City Councilwoman Sereta Wilson was subject to an attempted recall effort and eventually resigned. The City Council appointed Michael...
