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.
Ready for another year of Oklahoma education coverage
Editor’s Note: NonDoc hired Megan Prather as our education report thanks to a nine-month grant we received from The Walton Family Foundation to support...
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...
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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Open Records & Open Meeting acts ‘for the public’
(Editor's Note: In honor of Sunshine Week, the following has been excerpted from OSU School of Media and Strategic Communications associate professor Joey Senat's book, Mass...
Cheers! Crack open a cold beer for this podcast
Crack open a cold beer — that you can literally buy cold now in your local liquor store — and enjoy episode 13 of...
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...
Dusk Monetathchi ousts Steven Woods from Chickasaw Nation Tribal Legislature
The only race that drew a challenger for the Chickasaw Nation's 2023 electoral cycle culminated Tuesday with political newcomer Dusk Monetathchi ousting 20-year incumbent...
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...
Infrastructure a common thread in OKC Ward 1 race
A crowded field of nine candidates came forward to battle it out for the OKC Ward 1 City Council seat in the February general...
Letter: Medicaid managed care an opportunity to improve health outcomes
To the editors:
Lauren Carter’s recent letter to the editors regarding Medicaid managed care unfortunately fails to discuss the most important fact: Oklahoma has some of...
