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.
Oklahoma tribes preparing for vaccine distribution
Two of Oklahoma’s largest tribes are preparing to distribute their first round of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine beginning this week with other large tribes...
‘We can figure this out’: Police, public and policymakers focus on mental health crisis response
(Editor’s note: Reporter Laura Bargfeld contributed to this article, which is part of “In Pursuit,” an investigation into police reform and accountability in America, produced...
Oklahoma state regents approve higher tuition, fees for 12 institutions
(Correction: Around 3 p.m. Friday, June 25, Angela Caddell of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education emailed NonDoc to say that a "clerical...
‘Coordinate those needs’: Bill tries to expand community school initiatives
Although multiple school sites can reside within the same school district, the needs of the students and families within them can vary greatly.
Community school initiatives...
Commissioners to decide Oklahoma County redistricting maps
The Oklahoma County Board of Commissioners will consider three proposed redistricting maps at a special meeting 11 a.m. Thursday that could change the way...
Faith event offers shocking stats on criminal justice
The Rev. James Dorn's voice and demeanor conveyed the gravity of the situation faced by our fellow Oklahomans. Facing an overflow crowd at Restorative Justice Sunday on...
Jim Inhofe, James Lankford split ahead of earmarks vote
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate Republican Caucus will vote Wednesday on whether to bring back earmarks, a controversial process that allows lawmakers to request...
Hillary Clinton calls for Medicaid expansion at Tulsa rally
TULSA — Hillary Clinton told an energetic Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame crowd on Friday that the state of Oklahoma should expand Medicaid to...
OKCPS District 3: Incumbent Cary Pirrong challenged by Jessica Cifuentes
In Tuesday's race for District 3 of the Oklahoma City Public Schools Board, incumbent Cary Pirrong faces a challenger who says the board needs...
‘Big win’: Muscogee Nation judge rules for Freedmen citizenship, tribe plans appeal
In a case questioning whether the Muscogee Nation Citizenship Board acted properly when denying citizenship applications for a pair of Freedmen, a judge ruled...
