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.
5 people who could succeed Pruitt as attorney general
With Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt positioned to become the head of the federal Environmental Protection Agency, the Sooner State could find itself with...
Oklahoma County voters have slew of sheriff options
Oklahoma County voters had a chance to elect Mike Christian Sheriff in November. Instead, they stuck with a beleaguered incumbent who was under investigation for...
District attorneys use twin groups to push criminal justice policies
(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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Two factors to consider when reforming health care
I am pleased to have been invited to be a contributor to NonDoc. For some time now, I have admired the thoughtful writings of...
Under the mattress: Legislature has options for savings
Leaders of the Oklahoma Legislature agree that stashing away additional savings in preparation for future fiscal downturns should be a priority this session, but...
Letter: Pryor Public Library offers archives, internet
To the editors:
I want to reach out to let you and your readers know that the Pryor Public Library has archives for the Pryor...
Nothing good ever happens after midnight
The U.S. Senate voted in the early morning hours of Saturday to advance a tax reform plan that the Congressional Budget Office has said...
Bernie Sanders: ‘We most certainly can cancel all student debt’
Sunday afternoon, democratic presidential candidate and Sen. Bernie Sanders (D-Vermont) held a rally in Norman's Reaves Park, gathering about 4,000 of his supporters to...
Historic election night fuels watch party curiosity
The last time I spent much time hanging out at election night watch parties was when George Nigh was the white-hat candidate on his...
‘Maintain social distancing’: House outlines Capitol COVID-19 protocols
When the Oklahoma Legislature returns Monday to address state financial issues and confirm Gov. Kevin Stitt's "health emergency" declaration, House members and staff will...
