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.
Five Twitter accounts that make #okleg fun again
For my money, there's nothing that makes sense out of the Twittersphere better than a list. Making a list out of related Twitter accounts...
Welcome to Oklahoma, where special interests are No. 1
Imagine you’re driving across America on Interstate 40, or you’re on Interstate 35, and eventually you cross one of the borders into Oklahoma. A billboard...
Lawmaker on dustup with oil lobbyist: ‘They’re not going to bully us’
The president of the Oklahoma Oil and Gas Association got into a heated argument with a handful of legislators Tuesday evening at an Oklahoma City...
Letter: Fallin should veto bills that hurt blind Oklahomans
To the editors:
Why are House and Senate legislators passing legislation that hurts blind Oklahomans — especially seniors? There is no reason to contract services...
Lunch shaming: USDA sets deadline for school policies
(Editor’s note: This story was authored by Jennifer Palmer of Oklahoma Watch and appears here in accordance with the non-profit journalism organization’s republishing terms.)
In schools across the...
‘Approaching a crisis’: OHP details budget concerns
On the eve of Halloween, a shootout capped off a terrifying manhunt for Michael Vance. The confrontation ended with Vance being gunned down by Oklahoma Highway...
Editorial: Fingers point at McCall, Schulz on budget
Two weeks ago, we published an editorial critiquing "useless acrimony" about Oklahoma state budget discussions. In it, GOP legislative leaders were noted for working hard...
Fallin vetoes high-interest loan bill that reflected national industry push
(Editor’s note: This story was authored by Mollie Bryant of Oklahoma Watch and appears here in accordance with the non-profit journalism organization’s republishing terms.)
Gov. Mary Fallin vetoed...
Special elections seek to replace Newell, Kirby
If recent special elections are any indication, Democrats have a chance to improve their numbers in Oklahoma's House of Representatives during special elections Tuesday.
The...
Fallin congratulates U.S. House in passing AHCA
Talk about toeing the party line.
In an emailed press release still hot in the NonDoc inbox, Gov. Mary Fallin this afternoon expressed her pleasure...
