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.
‘Quite a mess’: OU’s Cross Village risks ramifications
(Update: On Monday, Dec. 16, Bloomberg News reported that Provident Oklahoma Education Resources sued the University of Oklahoma over the Cross Village project described...
Rejected: Gary Cox lacks votes for commissioner of health confirmation
Gary Cox has been serving as commissioner of the Oklahoma State Department of Health since Gov. Kevin Stitt nominated him in September, but Senate...
An impromptu interview with Epic Charter Schools co-founder Ben Harris
Epic Charter Schools co-founder Ben Harris is not known for speaking extensively to media, so when he exited through a locked door I was...
‘Very disappointing’ Epic audit claims school owes state $8.9 million
After using Oklahoma tax dollars to fund a venture in California and allegedly violating a state law that limits how much money a charter...
Stitt declares ‘health emergency,’ triggers special session of Legislature
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has declared a "health emergency," triggering a state statute that requires a special session of the Oklahoma Legislature to convene...
Oklahoma Highway Patrol wades into the world of Live PD
Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers are participating in the controversial Live PD program on the Arts and Entertainment network. As is the case with other...
OSBI investigating tracking device on Rep. Mark McBride’s truck
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation has opened an inquiry into alleged stalking of Rep. Mark McBride (R-Moore) that could be turned over to the...
Money for education: Senate sends historic revenue bill to governor
Oklahoma teachers will see their first state-paid raises in more than a decade — and the largest raise in state history — if Gov....
Hofmeister, Johnson believe a Democrat can be Oklahoma’s next governor
(Update: On Tuesday, June 28, Joy Hofmeister won the Democratic gubernatorial primary.)
Oklahoma’s Democratic voters face a stark choice in their upcoming gubernatorial primary as...
Joel Kintsel to challenge Kevin Stitt in GOP primary
Joel Kintsel, the director of the Oklahoma Department of Veteran Affairs, has become Gov. Kevin Stitt's third announced Republican primary challenger for the 2022...
