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.
Editorial: Terrible media relations dog Scott Pruitt
Last week, beleaguered Environmental Protection Agency administrator Scott Pruitt saw his office receive even more national criticism, this time for the attempted exclusion of...
Everything you need to know about voter registration
If you wish to vote in the June 26 primary election, then June 1 is the last day for the Oklahoma State Election Board...
New OKCPS superintendent Sean McDaniel will face tough decisions
On Tuesday, the Oklahoma City Public School Board hired Sean McDaniel as superintendent. His tenure as Aurora Lora's successor will begin officially on July 1....
New Oklahoma Senate leadership members announced
Oklahoma Senate leadership posts for 2019 were announced today by incoming Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Treat (R-OKC).
Sen. Kim David (R-Wagoner) will serve as Senate...
Ex-legislator with felony banished, another lobbies at Capitol
(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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Lack of lawyers in Oklahoma Senate raises concerns
Combine former Sen. David Holt's swearing in as Oklahoma City mayor with Sen. John Sparks (D-Norman) and Sen. Anthony Sykes (R-Moore) terming out of...
Letter: Do not sign State Question 799 petition
To the editors:
While the teacher walkout may be over, many questions remain to be tackled regarding public education in Oklahoma. Most of the state...
Accountability commission to wield powers over state agencies
(Editor’s note: This story was authored by Trevor Brown of Oklahoma Watch and appears here in accordance with the non-profit journalism organization’s republishing terms.)
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Grand jury on Department of Health: Deceit, abuse & incompetence, but no crimes
A multicounty grand jury has found no missing money and recommended no indictments for those involved with the Oklahoma State Department of Health financial...
Gov. Fallin protects unconstitutional DOC practice with SB 1442 veto
Gov. Mary Fallin vetoed SB 1442 on Tuesday, killing a reform that would have fixed problematic behavior within the Oklahoma Department of Corrections that Attorney...
