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.
‘Genuine dispute’: Where things stand in NonDoc v. OU
As the child of University of Oklahoma academics and an OU journalism graduate myself, I never thought I would file a lawsuit against my...
Elections: Norman narrowly tells OG&E nay, Wagoner County stomps 8 sales tax votes
For the second time in 14 months, Norman voters rejected a new franchise agreement with OG&E, a signal the city could consider the virtually...
Roundup: Bid riggers plead guilty, audit shows Seminole County theft, Talihina property disputed
Keeping tabs on all the investigations, developments and unusual legal scenarios in Oklahoma can be a tall task.
The following roundup chronicles a few stories...
House GOP designates Rep. Kyle Hilbert as next speaker
As Speaker Charles McCall introduced the man fellow Republican House members had just chosen as the designee to succeed him this morning, he stepped...
Water, film and housing: Under-the-radar #okleg issues
One month into Oklahoma's 2024 regular legislative session, much of the public conversation about Capitol topics has focused on tax cuts, education issues and...
Electric election: Norman’s shocking powerline politics
Tree lovers versus the power company?
More like two sides — a city and a utility — who are almost in agreement, yet quite distant...
Day of reckoning faces UCO, other regional universities
I recently had the opportunity to delve into an article from NonDoc discussing the debate for Oklahoma House District 39, which included a question...
A year after rejecting OG&E franchise agreement, Norman residents to vote again
Norman residents will vote again in a special election March 5 to solidify a franchise agreement with OG&E. While the utility and the city’s...
Jail fracas fallout: GRDA drops Lighthorse cards, tribes toss task force, Drummond intervenes
OKMULGEE — In the two months since the Muscogee (Creek) Nation charged Okmulgee County Jail detention officer Matthew Douglas with battery for a physical...
AG opinion prompts ODOT director Tim Gatz to resign as Cabinet secretary, OTA director
(Update: This article was updated at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 29, to include reference to Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell leaving Gov. Kevin Stitt's Cabinet...
