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.
Cheat Sheet: Two challenge Stephen Holman for Norman Ward 7
Two newcomers are vying to unseat a four-term incumbent in the Norman Ward 7 City Council race.
Stephen Tyler Holman, who has held the seat...
The week in coveducation: A call for teacher vaccine prioritization
The State Board of Education and Epic Charter Schools board each welcomed new members during respective meetings this week.
Also this week, Tulsa Public Schools...
Four companies announced for Oklahoma Medicaid managed care contracts
Four companies have been selected to lead Gov. Kevin Stitt's Medicaid managed care effort within the Oklahoma Health Care Authority. Stitt joined Senate Floor...
Cheat Sheet: OKC Ward 4 incumbent Todd Stone faces two challengers
Todd Stone is seeking his second term as Oklahoma City's Ward 4 councilman, but he will have some company on the ballot for the...
State Board of Education approves update to revoking teacher certifications
The State Board of Education unanimously approved changes to the Oklahoma Administrative Procedures Act regarding teacher certification revocation during Thursday’s regular board meeting.
Assistant General...
Oklahoma Information Fusion Center a little-known hub of state law enforcement
(Editor’s note: This story was updated at 4:45 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, to include the bylaws of the Oklahoma Information Fusion Center's governance board....
Two current board members, former member run for OKCPS chairperson
The chairperson seat of the Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education is up for election with incumbent OKCPS chairperson Paula Lewis, incumbent District...
Cheat sheet: McAtee retirement opens door for wide open OKC Ward 3 race
The decision to pass on a re-election bid by OKC Ward 3 Councilman Larry McAtee has created an open race for a handful of...
An impromptu interview with Epic Charter Schools co-founder Ben Harris
Epic Charter Schools co-founder Ben Harris is not known for speaking extensively to media, so when he exited through a locked door I was...
Long-term development takes center stage in Edmond mayoral race
The mayors of some Oklahoma cities have had to contend with high drama and heated controversies recently, but the Edmond mayoral race promises to...
