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.
‘Get government out of the way’: Stitt hits slew of topics in 2024 State of the State
In a wide-ranging speech that repeatedly emphasized Christian principles, getting "government out of the way" and business recruitment goals, Gov. Kevin Stitt kicked off...
HD 39 candidates discuss UCO’s future and finances
During the House District 39 debate Wednesday, candidates Erick Harris, Regan Raff and Richard Prawdzienski were asked about several topics related to the Oklahoma...
Cheat Sheet: Five candidates vie for Norman’s Ward 2
In the City of Norman's Ward 2 election, five candidates are seeking to fill the seat after Councilwoman Lauren Schueler, who was appointed following...
‘Forced’ out after drag drama, Shane Murnan rejects Western Heights’ confidentiality agreement
(Editor's note: The following article about the resignation of Shane Murnan from Western Heights Public Schools includes a photo featuring hateful language aimed at...
GOP members Cheryl Williams, Jenni White removed from OK County Election Board
(Update: Pending confirmation from the Oklahoma State Election Board, former Rep. Wayne Pettigrew has been nominated to replace Cheryl Williams as the Republican representative...
Tax cuts, teacher pay and Ryan Walters draw different answers in HD 39 debate
Republican Erick Harris, Democrat Regan Raff and Libertarian Richard Prawdzienski disagreed on tax policy and education funding in a House District 39 debate presented...
As session starts, Education Committee leaders warm to Walters, want reforms
After a tumultuous regular 2023 legislative session featured tense education funding negotiations that created a special session, inflamed tensions in the Oklahoma State Capitol...
A tale of two brothers: Kevin Stitt fights to limit McGirt ruling, Keith Stitt uses it to challenge ticket
While Gov. Kevin Stitt has made defending state sovereignty a major goal of his administration since the McGirt v. Oklahoma decision, his older brother...
Student athletes concerned by potential regulations at NIL congressional hearing
WASHINGTON — The FAIR College Sports Act is designed to protect students, its sponsors say. But athletes who testified Jan. 18 on Capitol Hill...
State board acts on teacher certifications, gender rule
Amid occasional shouts and chants from the audience, Oklahoma State Board of Education members approved the permanent version of a controversial rule regarding gender...
