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.
State Regents prep to hear requests on tuition and fees
The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education heard remarks today via video conference from leaders of higher education institutions about guidelines to consider when...
Oklahoma Trauma Summit provides hope, but teachers need funding
On Feb. 17, nearly 10,000 Oklahoma educators gathered in the Cox Convention Center to hear Dr. Bruce Perry’s keynote address at the Oklahoma State...
Bill would allow some Corporation Commission conversations outside of public meetings
(Update: HB 2367 regarding Corporation Commission conversations advanced from the Senate Energy and Telecommunications Committee on a 10-1 vote Thursday, April 4. The following...
Stitt rolls back many COVID restrictions, but municipal mandates remain
Gov. Kevin Stitt signed a new executive order Friday morning that removes most of his public restrictions aimed at controlling the novel coronavirus' spread...
Stitt pick for Land Office lacks degree, faced lawsuits
(Editor’s note: This story was authored by Paul Monies of Oklahoma Watch and appears here in accordance with the non-profit journalism organization’s republishing terms.)
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State Board of Education will continue to ‘recommend’ mask policy in schools
During a Thursday special meeting that lasted more than nine hours, the State Board of Education unanimously approved a resolution to continue to strongly...
United Nations delegate looks at status of women in OKC
Women in Oklahoma City have a chance to push for change through filling out a survey created by Cheryl Pennington to determine the status of...
Speculation centers on Brogdon for District 34
Online journalism is a fast game. Like jai alai, it takes heightened awareness. Locally. Politically. It also demands strict deadlines. To those ends, I found today's...
Tribes push 2020 census completion despite pandemic
Tribes in Oklahoma have worked the last decade to ensure their members are better counted in the 2020 U.S. census, but the coronavirus pandemic...
Committee shoots down bill to repeal permitless carry
Those who want to repeal Oklahoma's new law allowing the open carry of firearms without a permit will have to hang their hopes on...
