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.
Faces and heels: WWE metaphors, doppelgängers for the 2021 Oklahoma Legislature
The 2021 Oklahoma Legislature has turned into one hell of a theatrical Royal Rumble, at least among members of House and Senate leadership.
House Speaker...
This new page chronicles Oklahoma Legislature history
At any given moment while covering the Oklahoma Legislature, I feel like I have a good grasp on what is happening and what has...
Oklahoma represented on inauguration stage as Biden calls for unity
WASHINGTON — Native sons who rose from small towns to touch the hearts of worldwide audiences, Garth Brooks and Woody Guthrie, represented Oklahoma during...
Cheat sheet: A crowded field battles for OKC Ward 1
Oklahoma City Ward 1 Councilman James Greiner's decision not to run for another term has created plenty of interest from prospective candidates. The Feb....
Cheat Sheet: Two challenge Alison Petrone in Norman Ward 3
In this month's Norman Ward 3 City Council election, the incumbent is facing two challengers with ties to a group that initiated a demand...
Trent Smith appointed to State Board of Education
Gov. Kevin Stitt today named former Oklahoma Employment Security Commission commissioner and former University of Oklahoma football player Trent Smith as his appointment to...
Rep. Jon Echols previews the 2021 Oklahoma legislative session
If you want to know how the Oklahoma Legislature's 2021 session is shaping up, then listen to today's episode of Live from the News...
‘What our citizens expect’: Edmond to expand police body camera program
The Edmond City Council approved spending more than $65,000 tonight to "complete the deployment" of body cameras for all Edmond Police Department patrol officers.
“We...
The week in coveducation: A call for teacher vaccine prioritization
The State Board of Education and Epic Charter Schools board each welcomed new members during respective meetings this week.
Also this week, Tulsa Public Schools...
Mike Cantrell leaves Epic board, charter termination hearing depositions to begin
The Epic Charter Schools board accepted the resignation of 11-year member Mike Cantrell and appointed new member J.P. Franklin at Monday night's meeting.
"I've stayed...
