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.
Prater seeks to remove David Hooten from office, Blumert outlines awkward messages
(Update: On Friday, June 17, David Hooten officially resigned his elected position.)
Oklahoma County District Attorney David Prater will seek the removal of County Clerk...
Behenna, Myles disagree on county jail vote during district attorney debate
While Vicki Behenna and Mark Myles mostly agreed with each other on fundamental issues during the Democratic portion of Wednesday night's Oklahoma County district...
‘That’s a lie’: Calvey, Gieger clash in OK County GOP district attorney debate
Assistant District Attorney Gayland Gieger and Oklahoma County District 3 Commissioner Kevin Calvey sparred over endorsements, the prosecution of law enforcement officers and who...
Oklahoma AG candidates brawl in heated debate
Attorney General John O'Connor and challenger Gentner Drummond expressed diverging views on the McGirt decision while bickering over endorsements, O'Connor's status as an appointee...
Republican primary voters fed red meat in CD 2 debate
BARTLESVILLE — With promises to kick President Joe Biden and Nancy Pelosi in the teeth, differing views on the McGirt vs. Oklahoma decision and...
‘Whims of democracy’: Ideological divides evident in House District 66 GOP primary
(Update: On Tuesday, June 28, Gabe Renfrow and Clay Staires advanced to the GOP primary runoff, which will occur on Aug. 23.)
(Correction: This article...
With Bart Banfield bonuses among new Epic concerns, Hofmeister to seek school’s probation
After years of allegations about improperly reported student enrollment data by Epic Charter Schools, the Oklahoma State Department of Education released a 76-page report...
Fact check: Attorney general debate featured criticisms and accusations
(Editor’s note: This post was produced in partnership with the Oklahoma nonprofit newsroom The Frontier.)
Attorney General John O’Connor faced off with challenger Gentner Drummond on...
OU regents stop proposed in-state tuition increase, grant Harroz $150K bonus
The University of Oklahoma Board of Regents returned from more than eight hours of executive session today to amend a proposed tuition increase and...
GOP gubernatorial primary: Stitt challengers find common theme
(Update: On Tuesday, June 28, Gov. Kevin Stitt won the Republican gubernatorial primary.)
As Gov. Kevin Stitt seeks a second term, he faces three Republican...
