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.
Stitt names four new state school board members, removes only educator
On the second day of his second term, Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt announced replacements for four members of the State Board of Education, including...
Effort forming to oppose SQ 788 on medical marijuana
A coalition of health care professionals, law enforcement groups, faith leaders and others is forming to oppose State Question 788, which would establish one...
‘You are not welcome’: Without shelter, resources limited for Edmond’s unhoused
When people experiencing homelessness in Edmond are encountered by police, the situations typically culminate in one of three results: a brief conversation without intervention,...
GOP labor candidates talk jobs, mental illness, mistrust
Three Republican labor commissioner candidates agreed on many issues during a GOP primary debate Wednesday night. But each comes from a different background, and their...
One year out: Stitt faces six challengers, AG and superintendent primaries hot
Buckle up for the next 365 days. Oklahomans are exactly one year out from the 2022 general election, when voters will decide who fills...
After sacking Thompson, Treat replies to Stitt email by looping entire Legislature
As his six tumultuous years leading the upper chamber approach their term-limited conclusion, Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Treat underscored the current state of...
OKC Planning Commission advances massive Legends Tower, proposed jail site
The Oklahoma City Planning Commission this afternoon approved part of a plan to construct the largest tower in the United States, while also approving...
Reform: Gov. Stitt issues his first four executive orders
After 10 days on the job, Gov. Kevin Stitt has issued his first executive orders, which will sell the governor's airplane, end a certain...
Days after being elected Pottawatomie County DA, David Hammer dies
Five days after he was elected Pottawatomie County district attorney, David Hammer died today at age 47.
Hammer's death was announced on Facebook by members...
Alumna: Bishop McGuinness PR bubble destined to pop
For a school whose mission statement touts its dedication to “educating and developing the whole person” as well as “providing a moral, ethical and Christ-centered...
