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.
Capitol podcast: Wind, guns, budget and a 72-ounce steak
Hungry for details coming out of the Oklahoma Legislature? We've got you covered, even if finding time to sit down and talk through important...
Cool it: Ethics Commission, Legislature clash over rules
(Update: Both the House and Senate passed HJR 1029 on Wednesday, May 2, 2018.)
For 40 members of the Oklahoma Legislature who are preparing to close out...
Four takeaways from the GOP gubernatorial debate
(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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Sports betting could hit Oklahoma after SCOTUS ruling
Following the Monday-morning announcement of a U.S. Supreme Court decision that struck down a federal ban on sports betting, parties in Oklahoma are considering...
Cheat sheet: Tom Cole’s dominance challenged in CD 4
(Editor’s note: In this cheat sheet, NonDoc seeks to provide a digest of candidate information that filters publicly available resources. The following candidate profiles,...
Bud on bud: Deep in the weeds on State Question 788
For years, Bud Scott has worked in and studied the medical cannabis industry, but he used to make a common joke to friends in...
1970s teen: Ignore naysaying from Lankford & gray, old men
Oklahomans will soon have an opportunity to legalize medical marijuana by voting for State Question 788. This will allow us to have some of...
CD 1 cheat sheet: Tulsa area has two thick primaries
With former U.S. Rep. Jim Bridenstine now leading the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, voters in Oklahoma's 1st Congressional District saw five Republicans and...
Sen. Greg Treat: ‘No desire to unwind the will of the people’ on SQ 788
The people of Oklahoma spoke loudly Tuesday night to say they want medical marijuana, and at least one leader of the Legislature says the...
Historic election night fuels watch party curiosity
The last time I spent much time hanging out at election night watch parties was when George Nigh was the white-hat candidate on his...
