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.
Quest for new Thunder arena benefits agreement will develop slowly
With Oklahoma City voters approving the extension of the MAPS one-cent sales tax for six years by an overwhelming margin to build a new...
Sara Hill confirmed as federal judge for Northern District of Oklahoma
(Correction: This article was updated at 10:10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20, to reflect that former federal prosecutor John D. Russell was also confirmed to...
An uncommon return? Three Edmond entities mull MOU to revive sculpture park
City leaders, members of the French Family Foundation and Edmond Fine Arts Institute staff are discussing a memorandum of understanding regarding the development of...
Of 4 charter school proposals, OKCPS board rejected highest-scoring applications
As three of four potential new charter schools seeking authorization from Oklahoma City Public Schools revise their applications, district documents show the one school...
Ethics Commission retains attorney ahead of ‘nightmare’ Guardian System scenario
With the plug possibly being pulled on the public website for state-level campaigns and lobbyist reporting in the middle of the 2024 election cycle,...
Hooper v. Tulsa dismissed, judge points to Muscogee lawsuit for lingering jurisdiction dispute
A federal judge dismissed Hooper v. Tulsa without prejudice today, following the mandate of an appellate court that ruled the Curtis Act of 1898...
‘Not a drill’: Vian High School scare reminds rural Oklahoma of gun violence
VIAN — It is becoming increasingly clear that gun violence can occur anywhere, even a small town in eastern Oklahoma with a population of...
As Tulsa County asks Oasis nonprofit to return ARPA funds, former employee calls out ‘lie’
Citing "material breaches" and questionable expenses, Tulsa County officials are asking Oasis Fresh Foundation to return more than 30 percent of the $500,000 in...
Edmond’s HD 39: Erick Harris, Regan Raff advance in special election
Republican Erick Harris and Democrat Regan Raff each won their respective party's nomination in the House District 39 special primary election Tuesday and will...
Thunder up: OKC voters approve new arena in slam dunk
Oklahoma City isn't going to morph into Amarillo by morning after voters approved a massive taxpayer-funded arena proposal Tuesday that will keep the Thunder...
