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.
Among SoonerPoll results, 56% support Medicaid expansion
In its quarterly poll, SoonerPoll surveyed 373 likely Oklahoma voters on a variety of topics including Medicaid expansion, raising the age to 21 for...
Outdoor stadium highlights final MAPS 4 presentations
An outdoor stadium, expanded mental health care and a high-concept idea to boost innovation in Oklahoma City were all part of the final round...
Stitt appoints new Health Care Authority director
Gov. Kevin Stitt has named Kevin Corbett as the new director of the Oklahoma Health Care Authority, effective Aug. 15. The new Health Care...
UCO students help clean up Arcadia Lake after flooding
A group of University of Central Oklahoma students worked to clean up nearly 350 bags worth of trash and debris from Arcadia Lake at...
Oklahoma senators split on budget bill
(Editor’s note: The following story appears courtesy of Gaylord News, a reporting project of the Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication.)
WASHINGTON — Oklahoma’s two...
Third MAPS 4 forum: $130 million proposed for Thunder arena
A refresh to Chesapeake Arena and improvement in the Oklahoma City's public transportation system were among the items discussed during a marathon seven-hour presentation...
‘The possibilities are endless’: New STEM spaces come to OKCPS
Volunteers from Engage Learning Oklahoma, Home Depot, Devon Energy and the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation began work Wednesday on three new spaces geared toward...
LOFT-y goal: New #okleg entity pursuing agency, financial oversight
State lawmakers, legislative staff, lobbyists, media and other onlookers packed three Oklahoma State Capitol conference rooms this afternoon for the first meeting of LOFT,...
David Boren situation features ethical complexities
Despite boasting a population or nearly 4 million people, Oklahoma often has the tendencies of a small town. When it comes to attorneys, educators...
As public funding dipped, student loan debt soared
"I hope I die before I pay off my student loans because I don't think I can pay them off in my lifetime. My...
