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.
Fallin planning special session to start September 25
(Update: This story was updated at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6, to include multiple statements on the impending special session. This story also included...
Education forum paints mixed picture of #oklaed future
On Aug. 23, Rep. Leslie Osborn opened the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce's State of Schools education forum with sad news: Since the Oklahoma Supreme Court...
Interim study focuses on impact of unconstitutional laws
When just over a week remained in Oklahoma's latest legislative session, media outlets throughout the state questioned whether leadership would reach a budget agreement...
Unpaid wages? OK Department of Labor will pursue payment for citizens
Labor omnia vincit. Our state’s motto, “Labor Conquers All,” indicates the importance our state places on the worker and the realization that a successful...
Autopsies show many Oklahoma infant deaths tied to unsafe sleeping
(Editor’s note: This story was authored by Mollie Bryant and Jeff Raymond of Oklahoma Watch, and data journalist Thomas Thoren contributed as well. It appears...
Tulsa Race Riot: Interim study seeks commemoration
One of the biggest blights in Oklahoma’s history could be turned into a positive for the Tulsa area, as state officials form an interim...
OK Supreme Court upholds repeal of sales tax exemption
The Oklahoma Supreme Court issued its ruling today in the second of three legal challenges concerning the 2017 Legislature's budget agreement. While the court...
Confederate statues, monuments: Take them all down
The horrific events that occurred Aug. 12 in Charlottesville, Virginia, have spurred interest in the issue of Confederate statues, monuments and building names that honor either military...
Sen. AJ Griffin: ‘Constituents want us to fix the budget’
Sen. AJ Griffin (R-Guthrie) was first elected in 2012 and has become the vice chairwoman of the Senate Energy Committee as well as the...
Oklahoma’s troubles provide ample stories for NY Times
It’s the best of times for Oklahoma — at least in terms of making the New York Times. Oklahoma has recently made the Times...
