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.
Tulsa Two Step: Mayoral debate set for Aug. 8 at Cain’s
In partnership with 2 News Oklahoma and the Tulsa Regional Chamber, NonDoc is hosting a political debate among candidates seeking the position of mayor...
After stroke, former Sen. Jim Inhofe dies at 89
Days after experiencing a stroke, former U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe died at age 89 early this morning in Tulsa.
A longtime Oklahoma politician who represented...
New Statewide Charter School Board elects Brian Shellem as chairman, discusses St. Isidore
The newly created Statewide Charter School Board held its first meeting Monday and elected a conservative Edmond activist as chairman. The meeting comes as...
Tribal roundup: Ponca election delayed again, Cherokee voters reject con-con, Chickasaw incumbents unopposed
During an eventful June, several tribal nations held elections, with their respective citizens selecting some new government officials and reelecting several others. However, an...
Legal roundup: Rehearing sought in Race Massacre case, poultry ruling ruffles feathers, UCO settles Title IX suit
With any luck, your high school social studies teachers explained how the judiciary is the third branch of American government.
Now that the Oklahoma Legislature...
After 3 years leading Oklahoma higher education, Chancellor Allison Garrett resigning
Late Tuesday, Oklahoma Chancellor Allison Garrett announced her plan to resign from the state’s top higher education position in January, about three years after...
‘Like a demon had taken over’: OKCPD Sgt. Ryan Stark charged with kidnapping, rape
(Editor's note: The following article outlines allegations of rape.)
An Oklahoma City Police Department officer was charged in McClain County District Court today with four...
The Ryan Walters Bible mandate begs a prayer for relief
After their 6-1 ruling this past week that a proposed Catholic charter school is unconstitutional, Oklahoma Supreme Court justices may be licking their chops...
After ‘contentious’ negotiations, DOC and GEO Group revise Lawton private prison contract
TAFT — Following tense last-minute negotiations between state officials and the GEO Group, the Oklahoma Board of Corrections voted Wednesday to revise and renew...
Felony case falls apart against former Kingfisher football coach Jeff Myers
(Update: On July 1, Kingfisher County District Attorney Tommy Humphries filed an appeal to Judge Allison Lafferty's ruling outlined below. On July 3, Micah...
