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.
Finance secretary on state’s $692M hole: No ‘cutting your way out of this’
State leaders are expected to certify a $692 million estimated budget shortfall for the 2018 Fiscal Year, according to numbers announced this afternoon by Oklahoma Secretary of...
Stitt: COVID-19 treatments improving, mask mandate a local issue
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt and health leaders said this morning that treatment options for COVID-19 are improving and hospital capacity remains acceptable, but the...
‘Growing pains’: Wind industry has different views on tax proposals
While many in the Oklahoma Legislature seem to have an appetite for pulling state revenue from the wind industry, two separate proposals are receiving...
House District 31 underscores volatility among OKGOP
House District 31 incumbent Rep. Garry Mize (R-Edmond) is aiming to secure a second legislative term in a one-on-one matchup against his only challenger:...
Fast times in food service: booze, excess and stress
It’s fun, flexible and easy cash, but ask any server or young professional about their time taking tables in the food service industry, and...
North Carolina Medicaid expansion pushed by new governor
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Medicaid expansion has been a hot political issue in state capitols across the country since 2009 when the Affordable Care...
Filter: Feathers ruffled over Oklahoma tax credits
If theaters could talk, what would they say?
The Tower Theatre on 23rd Street in OKC found its voice in January when its iconic sign lit...
Markwayne Mullin headed home after attempt to enter Afghanistan
WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Markwayne Mullin reported he is safe and headed home after reports that he made a second attempt to gain entry...
Western Heights board accepts Mannix Barnes settlement, resignations
In a meeting that was unusually cheerful after years of controversy and drama, members of the Western Heights Public Schools Board took a number...
Banks make bank from Paycheck Protection Program
Since Congress approved the Paycheck Protection Program in April, the Small Business Administration has guaranteed more than $500 billion in loans to businesses trying...
