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.
Investing in our children now will save the state later
Surely we can all agree that our children’s future must be our first priority. The closest thing to a bipartisan consensus should be our...
Insure (more of) Oklahoma: SB 605 passes committee
A Senate bill that would pursue Medicaid expansion by extending Insure Oklahoma coverage to more low-income Oklahomans advanced out of committee this morning.
Sen. Greg...
Bills seek to modernize 1967 Supreme Court district map
A lot has changed since the Oklahoma Supreme Court district map shown above was drawn in 1967, especially the state's demographics.
As such, both of...
Influx of youth begs important OKC City Council debate
After the OKC City Council elections this past week, I can't help but think about the very positive addition of new perspectives to our...
Kevin Calvey: ‘Please pray’ for brother jailed in Russia
Oklahoma County Commissioner Kevin Calvey has requested prayers on Facebook this morning for his brother, Michael Calvey, who has been ordered to jail for...
DAs balk at audit’s suggestion to hire a collection agency
(Editor’s note: This story was authored by Paul Monies of Oklahoma Watch and appears here in accordance with the non-profit journalism organization’s republishing terms. It...
Stitt appoints Steve Buck, Charlie Prater to positions
Gov. Kevin Stitt has appointed Steve Buck to be his cabinet secretary of human services and early childhood initiatives. He has also appointed Charlie...
Back in time? HB 2367 fuels workers’ compensation fight
Near the end of Tuesday's House Judiciary meeting, Chairman Chris Kannady (R-OKC) announced the agenda's biggest bill — 178 pages of workers' compensation controversy...
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STEM programs key to winning ‘the new Cold War’
To keep pace in an increasingly competitive global technology landscape, Oklahoma and the United States must nurture and grow a workforce better equipped than...
