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.
Judd-gment day: Cheryl Patterson ousts Judd Blevins from Enid City Commission
Cheryl Patterson, who said she decided to run for the Ward 1 seat on the Enid City Commission because of recent national attention on...
In OKCPS race, Jessica Cifuentes ousts incumbent Cary Pirrong; other education results
Challenger Jessica Cifuentes ousted Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education District 3 incumbent Cary Pirrong today in a low-turnout race that featured only...
TPS reports: Calvin Moniz, Sarah Smith and John Croisant prevail
In elections for three Tulsa Public Schools Board of Education seats, voters reelected incumbent John Croisant to District 5, selected Sarah Smith to fill...
Norman results: Matt Peacock narrowly wins Ward 2, Dawn Brockman prevails for NPS seat
Matt Peacock held off Russell Rice to win the Ward 2 seat on the Norman City Council, prevailing by just 62 votes out of...
Final Tulsa Race Massacre survivors ask OK Supreme Court to proceed with suit
The last two survivors of the Tulsa Race Massacre sat before the Oklahoma Supreme Court today as their attorneys argued against the dismissal of...
‘Used as a test’: OK Supreme Court questions attorneys in Catholic charter school case
Oklahoma Supreme Court justices seemed split over the idea of a Catholic charter school opening this year during an oral arguments hearing this morning.
Argued...
High-speed EV charging stations to reduce ‘range anxiety’ on Oklahoma interstates
Electric vehicle motorists driving on Oklahoma interstates will have more options in the next year or so to power up their rides.
The Oklahoma Transportation...
OKCPS District 3: Incumbent Cary Pirrong challenged by Jessica Cifuentes
In Tuesday's race for District 3 of the Oklahoma City Public Schools Board, incumbent Cary Pirrong faces a challenger who says the board needs...
After year of tweaks, electric utilities try to plug ROFR-type transmission bill into Senate
One year after two proposals dealing with so-called “right of first refusal” requirements for certain new electric transmission projects fizzled in the Oklahoma State...
OKC mass recycling event offers proper disposal of eWaste, tires and more
Oklahoma City residents will be able to recycle and dispose of household hazardous waste materials — including tires, ammunition, prescription medications and some electronic...
