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.
Session 2020: Political theater without its central stage
What happens when a wall is built between two partners? A lot can change: dynamics, communication, atmosphere and perception.
At the Oklahoma State Capitol for...
Amy Klobuchar endorses Kendra Horn, highlights rural issues in OKC visit
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) made a campaign stop in Oklahoma City on Sunday night where she endorsed U.S. Rep. Kendra Horn...
The complexity of seeking safe and orderly schools
Nothing in education is more complex than the quest for safe and orderly schools. However, the last two Oklahoma City Public School District board...
Gov. Kevin Stitt names new OU regent, OSU regent
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt announced this afternoon his new appointment to the University of Oklahoma Board of Regents and the Board of Regents for...
Committee shoots down bill to repeal permitless carry
Those who want to repeal Oklahoma's new law allowing the open carry of firearms without a permit will have to hang their hopes on...
Oklahoma’s 5th Congressional District up for a competitive Republican primary
WASHINGTON — Campaign reports indicate a competitive Republican primary contest is shaping up in Oklahoma's 5th congressional district while incumbent U.S. Rep. Kendra...
New Tulsa Community College legislative liaison married to appropriations vice chairman
With state entities newly prohibited from hiring contract lobbyists, Tulsa Community College created an $85,000 legislative liaison position for 2020 and ultimately hired Alexis...
‘The best to beat Trump?’ Edmond surrogate forum highlights 2020 Democratic options
The contrasts in approach came at the end of the Edmond Democratic Women's 2020 presidential candidate surrogate forum Monday night.
About 250 people attended the...
Charles McCall unchallenged for third speakership
Speaker Charles McCall (R-Atoka) appears destined for a third term atop the Oklahoma Legislature's House of Representatives. McCall was the only member of the...
Elizabeth Warren supporters hopeful despite New Hampshire slide
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Oklahoma native Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) sent staffers to South Carolina and Nevada this week, hoping to revive her campaign for...
