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.
OK County District 3: Democrats Cummings, Bridwell differ on policy focus, agree on jail bond
Two Democrats, Cathy Cummings and Jay Bridwell, are running for Oklahoma County Commission District 3. Both are focused on bringing better services to the...
GOP primary to decide next House District 21 representative
After 12 years in the Oklahoma Legislature, House District 21 Rep. Dustin Roberts (R-Durant) has reached his term limit. Roberts is now one of...
State Board of Education hears from Epic officials, takes action on Western Heights
While Epic's co-founders Ben Harris and David Chaney, along with former chief financial officer Josh Brock, were arrested on racketeering charges Thursday morning, current...
Hofmeister, Johnson believe a Democrat can be Oklahoma’s next governor
Oklahoma’s Democratic voters face a stark choice in their upcoming gubernatorial primary as they decide whether to cast a ballot for State Superintendent of...
High stakes define Oklahoma County jail bond election
There is no shortage of opinions on what should be done about the Oklahoma County Jail. Advocates for building a new jail have touted...
Epic charges: Ben Harris, David Chaney, Josh Brock arrested for ‘complicated criminal enterprise’
Along with former chief financial officer Josh Brock, Epic Charter Schools co-founders Ben Harris and David Chaney have been arrested on racketeering, embezzlement and...
GOP state superintendent candidates mix personal stories with rhetoric in debate
Oklahoma Secretary of Education Ryan Walters raised his hand as the lone supporter of the Oklahoma Empowerment Act during Wednesday evening's debate among the...
Stitt-backed newcomer challenges incumbent in Senate District 22
After just a year representing Senate District 22 in the Oklahoma Legislature, Sen. Jake Merrick (R-Yukon) is facing a challenger in the Republican primary...
Curriculum under scrutiny in House District 13 primary
With House District 13 Rep. Avery Frix (R-Muskogee) leaving his seat to enter a packed contest for Oklahoma's 2nd Congressional District, four Republicans are...
Roberts, Swinton challenge Osborn in labor commissioner primary
The Republican primary election for Oklahoma commissioner of labor will have three candidates on the ballot, which itself made headlines after a hearing with...
