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.
‘This is terrible’: Troubled Edmond property declared public nuisance, new TIF policy enacted
After a contentious meeting that lasted nearly four hours, the Edmond City Council unanimously declared New Life Village a public nuisance Monday night owing...
After indictment dismissed, Rep. Terry O’Donnell runs bill to let campaign funds cover attorney fees
Less than one year after a slate of criminal charges against him and his wife were dismissed, House Majority Whip Terry O'Donnell is running...
OKCPS Superintendent Sean McDaniel resignation letter cites ‘irreconcilable’ board issues
Citing "irreconcilable" views between himself and a board member, Oklahoma City Public Schools Superintendent Sean McDaniel submitted a resignation letter to the district's board...
Tulsa mayoral candidates talk homelessness, tribes and the environment
(Update: Prior to the candidate filing period, Councilman Jayme Fowler ended his mayoral bid and decided to seek reelection to the District 9 post....
New rules, former Kingfisher coach action, Owasso, Edmond comments mark state board meeting
In a marathon Oklahoma State Board of Education meeting Thursday, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters addressed the recent death of a non-binary...
Senate sends Stitt bill eliminating state share of sales tax on groceries
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt will get a tax cut he has pledged to sign, but not the one he most craved.
The State Senate today...
AG asked to examine OSBI director after discipline dispute reveals attorney conflict
(Editor's note: The following article includes reference to a racial slur.)
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation's governing body voted 6-0 on Wednesday to send...
‘Incalculable impact’: Shawnee coach Ron Arthur sentenced to 5 years in prison
SHAWNEE — In a short hearing this afternoon, Pottawatomie County District Court Judge John Canavan accepted a jury's recommendation and sentenced former Shawnee Public...
Despite Del City’s lawsuit threat, Grand Boulevard site picked for new Oklahoma County Jail
After hours of public comments and a protracted executive session led to a five-hour meeting today, the Oklahoma County Board of Commissioners selected a...
Facing Walters’ accreditation threat, EPS asks OK Supreme Court to block OSDE book rules
Facing a purported threat to the accreditation status of Edmond Public Schools, the district's Board of Education voted unanimously at a special meeting today...
