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.
Balkman sticks to one-year opioid abatement plan
Cleveland County District Judge Thad Balkman stuck to his guns today in Oklahoma's landmark opioid trial. The final judgment, released after an October summary...
Dueling pressers: Stitt, tribes talk gaming negotiations
With all parties agreeing the issue could head to court if compromise is not found, Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt and tribal representatives held dueling...
Through his Foundation for Excellence, Boren maintains university ties
Sexual misconduct allegations ended former OU President David Boren's association with the university he managed for 24 years, but the former U.S. senator and...
Oklahomans rally at Supreme Court as DACA arguments begin
WASHINGTON — The fate of nearly 13,000 undocumented Oklahomans and 700,000 undocumented immigrants nationwide now rests with the six men and three women justices...
Terry West on underdogs, tort reform and Barry Switzer
Terry West is a well-known and respected Oklahoma trial lawyer. As a teenager, he graduated at the top of his 12-student class in Francis,...
Norman sales tax to fund public transportation passes
The City of Norman's proposed transit sales tax to fund their public transportation system passed by 70 percent this evening.
The tax will bring in...
Criminal justice reform group files petition to limit sentence enhancements
The advocacy group Oklahomans for Criminal Justice Reform filed a proposed initiative petition this afternoon to prohibit the consideration of prior non-violent felony convictions...
After 100 years, Oklahoma Hospital Association focused on future
This week, the Oklahoma Hospital Association will gather for its 100th annual convention Nov. 13-15 at the Cox Convention Center in Oklahoma City. On...
‘Home is here’: DACA walkout features love for Oklahoma
Given the criticism of immigrants these last few years, one might be surprised by the message Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals students are delivering...
Inhofe applauds withdrawal from Paris climate agreement, urges passage of defense bill
WASHINGTON — Amid Sen. Jim Inhofe’s (R-OK) efforts to pass a defense authorization bill this week, the senator commended President Donald Trump’s announcement that...