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.
Local medical marijuana sales tax directed to ‘health and well-being’ of Edmondites
The Edmond City Council unanimously approved a resolution Monday night directing staff to develop a process allocating all city sales tax collections from marijuana...
Duncan Public Schools gives students Pathways to Future Careers
DUNCAN — Last year, Duncan Public Schools passed one of the largest bond measures in the history of the district, approving nearly $28 million...
Historic preservation deserves deeper consideration from OKC council
The OKC City Council’s push to weaken Oklahoma City’s historic preservation system is deeply rooted in the notion that property owners should be able...
‘A complicated relationship’: Erwin Chemerinsky talks McGirt, Castro-Huerta, Brackeen
Renowned constitutional scholar Erwin Chemerinsky recently visited the University of Tulsa College of Law to participate in a lecture about free speech and academic...
Mark Twain, H.L. Mencken foresaw current occupant of White House
"I think the president is clearly insane in several ways."
So said Mark Twain about Theodore Roosevelt.
H.L. Mencken, more concerned with the absence of intellect among...
Maughan, Hicks battle in County Commissioner debate
Incumbent Republican District 2 Oklahoma County Commissioner Brian Maughan and Democratic challenger Spencer Hicks clashed over the county jail, CARES Act money and the...
Fallin: No special session about medical marijuana
Gov. Mary Fallin announced this afternoon that there will be no special session about medical marijuana this year as a result of State Question...
A cop and a councilman face off in House District 45 Republican primary
(Update: On Tuesday, June 28, Teresa Sterling won the GOP primary in House District 45.)
With House District 45 Rep. Merleyn Bell (D-Norman) not seeking...
Cheyenne and Arapaho Gov. Reggie Wassana wins landslide re-election
Cheyenne and Arapaho Gov. Reggie Wassana and Lt. Gov. Gib Miles won the Nov. 2 general election by a landslide. According to the Cheyenne...
D.D. Kirkland school features innovation, partnerships
At the invitation of an early education expert with the Potts Family Foundation, I attended the Aug. 14 D.D. Kirkland Early Childhood Center Screening Day and...
