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.
Recreational marijuana proposal re-filed as SQ 807
Days after withdrawing their initial recreational marijuana initiative petition, proponents of legalizing weed in Oklahoma took another rip at the proverbial bong today by...
Edmond Police lieutenant arrested for fatally shooting brother, investigation continues
The Edmond Police Department investigation into the Thursday morning fatal shooting of 36-year-old Sean Haddock by his sister, off-duty EPD Lt. Jennifer Haddock, is...
Court kills notary requirement for absentee ballots
In a 6-3 decision, the Oklahoma Supreme Court has struck down a requirement that absentee ballots be validated by a notary of the public....
Lawmaker on dustup with oil lobbyist: ‘They’re not going to bully us’
The president of the Oklahoma Oil and Gas Association got into a heated argument with a handful of legislators Tuesday evening at an Oklahoma City...
The immaturity of the Association of Mature American Citizens
Good grief. Geezerdom has been politicized!
A recent delivery of snail mail contained a letter from some lady associated with an outfit calling itself AMAC,...
‘They’re pissed’: Chattanooga Public Schools faces turmoil after coach altercation, assault report
CHATTANOOGA — Two separate incidents causing harm to students in the final quarter of 2022 have left some members of this southwest Oklahoma community...
Asked to leave Oklahoma Capitol, anti-porn bill proponent has bizarre past
A man dubbed a "security concern" at the Missouri State Capitol and an alleged stalker of songwriter John Rich was escorted out of the...
Letter: U.S. Sen. James Lankford ‘discounting the American people’s voice’
To the editors:
U.S. Sen. James Lankford’s position against counting state certified electoral votes is a profile in cowardice, if not worse — attempted sedition.
Loyalists...
Video: Ralph Shortey busted in ‘Ephesians 5:22’ shirt
Police body cam video published today by Oklahoma City Fox 25 reporter Caroline Vandergriff on Twitter appears to show then-Sen. Ralph Shortey wearing a...
McCall: Leslie Osborn replaced as House A&B chairwoman
One day after she and two other lawmakers sent a press release discussing a "mischaracterization" from Republican House leadership, Rep. Leslie Osborn (R-Mustang) has...
