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.
Corporation Commission debates set, Anthony ‘declines to participate’
With a high number of races on the ballot for Oklahoma's Aug. 28 runoff election, NonDoc is working with non-partisan partners Let's Fix This...
Election robocalls keep robot employment high
I don't have a landline, and I don't pick up my cell phone when I don't recognize the number — probably a good policy...
‘More questions’ after medical marijuana meeting
A complicated labyrinth of potential regulations surrounds Oklahoma's implementation of State Question 788. For at least one member of the Legislature's newly formed working...
Costs, closures take toll on child care in Oklahoma
(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.)
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Chelsea Church terminated as pharmacy board director
Chelsea Church has been terminated as executive director of the Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy, effective immediately.
The board went into executive session shortly after...
Two factors to consider when reforming health care
I am pleased to have been invited to be a contributor to NonDoc. For some time now, I have admired the thoughtful writings of...
Meetings set owing to medical marijuana controversies
Two state boards embroiled in controversy surrounding Oklahoma's new medical marijuana law have announced meetings to address legal situations. The Legislature is getting in...
As Forbes author slams libraries, Metro system breaks records
In an article posted July 21 on Forbes.com, economics professor and newly minted enemy of bookworms far and wide Panos Mourdoukoutas posited what would become...
Blumert v. McAffrey: Dem runoff for Oklahoma County Commissioner seat
Voters will decide the Democratic nomination for Oklahoma County Commissioner District 1 during the Aug. 28 primary runoff election. Al McAffrey and Carrie Blumert are competing for...
Editorial: Governor hopefuls pander playfully on Twitter
While we don't have the newsroom capacity to cover Oklahoma's exciting 2018 gubernatorial election as much as we'd like, the wonders of modern technology...