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.
Weekend reading: OSDE troubles, OKCPS emails, marijuana mayhem and white nationalism
With another deadline having passed at the Oklahoma State Capitol and a certain senator deciding to filibuster in protest of his bills not getting...
Comanche County Commissioner John O’Brien charged for embezzlement, sexually explicit texting
Comanche County Commissioner John O'Brien could face removal from office after he was charged Wednesday with criminal counts of embezzlement and inappropriate use of...
‘Unanimous acclamation’: As part of new process, Senate budget resolution takes shape
(Update: About 9:30 p.m. Thursday, March 14, the anticipated Senate budget resolution was filed as SR 31. The following article remains in its original...
Future ‘Bracker’ test teased as appellate court affirms Wyandotte Reservation 4-1
The Wyandotte Nation has become the 10th tribal government in Oklahoma to have its reservation affirmed by a court since the McGirt v. Oklahoma...
‘Get his day in court’: After Phil Koons hearing, case heading to jury trial
WAURIKA — In a packed courtroom this morning, Jefferson County District Court Judge Dennis Gay allowed a criminal case against Ringling Public Schools principal...
City taking New Life Village to court, June 18 set for Edmond lodging tax election
(Update: The City of Edmond filed its petition against Edmond Medical Complex, LLC, in Oklahoma County District Court on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. The...
‘Nationwide issue’: Childcare bills reflect little-discussed aspect of education, workforce
When House Speaker Charles McCall announced Rep. Kyle Hilbert as speaker-designee for the 2025 legislative session, he praised the 29-year-old's experience.
But when Hilbert (R-Bristow)...
New Ethics Commission executive director to ‘renew our focus on education’
Lee Anne Bruce Boone was named the fourth executive director of the Oklahoma Ethics Commission on Dec. 7, and she began her new duties...
27 years and counting: The long road to e-filing in Oklahoma courts
After decades of discussion and development, Oklahoma's glacial journey to e-filing in state court appears nearly ready to bear some fruit.
While the ability to...
After Drummond opinion, Stitt asks court to decide rights, obligations on dual office-holding
(Update: On Tuesday, March 12, Gov. Kevin Stitt vetoed SB 1196, which proposes added exemptions regarding Cabinet secretary appointments. In his veto message, Stitt ...
