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.
SB 252 bail reform bill fails in Oklahoma House
The Oklahoma House of Representatives failed SB 252 this afternoon after days worth of strong lobbying against the bail reform measure by law enforcement...
Oklahoma County Jail trust approved, Todd Lamb among appointees
Oklahoma County commissioners voted unanimously today to create a trust that will have operational and financial oversight over the Oklahoma County Jail.
The final vote...
Resurgent infectious diseases topic of public forum
The rise in measles outbreaks and other infectious diseases took center stage Tuesday night in a public forum hosted by Oklahoma Watch.
There have been...
Letter: Physician says benefits of immunization far outweigh risks
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‘A compromise by all parties’: Workers’ comp update advances
The Oklahoma House of Representatives advanced a compromise agreement on workers' compensation issues Monday morning, sending a 187-page bill to the State Senate intended...
‘Paid first to the State Treasury’: #okleg moves bill on AG settlements
In the wake of controversy surrounding Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter's settlement with opioid manufacturer Purdue Pharma, the Legislature has advanced a bill clarifying...
Ransomware attackers unaware of OKCPS finances
Early this past week, Oklahoma City Public Schools shut down its network owing to a ransomware attack.
My first thought upon hearing the news was...
OU regents name former Boren legal counsel as interim president
The University of Oklahoma Board of Regents named College of Law Dean Joe Harroz as OU's interim president "for at least 15 months" just...
Appropriations advance, as does repeal of April 1 #oklaed deadline
Members of the House Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget spent almost two hours this afternoon advancing 11 measures related to the budget deal...
Activists to regents: ‘You’ve been given a rare do-over’
“Don’t feel pressure to do anything you’re uncomfortable with,” Jess Eddy said, his back to the audience.
Eddy, who has publicly accused former University of...
