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.
Questions for candidates as OKCPS runoff begins
The top two candidates for the Oklahoma City Public Schools Chairperson were Elizabeth Warren and Betsy DeVos — or so it sometimes seemed based on...
Mike Hunter named new Oklahoma Attorney General
With Scott Pruitt confirmed last week as the new director of the federal Environmental Protection Agency, Gov. Mary Fallin announced the appointment of Mike...
Teacher pay raise heads to full House: ‘We can pass it’
The leading proposal to increase Oklahoma teachers' salaries passed the House Appropriations and Budget Committee this afternoon by a vote of 26-2, despite 20...
After ditching Fallin, Lamb’s plans deserve scrutiny
Last we mentioned Oklahoma Lt. Gov. Todd Lamb on NonDoc, I was writing about Gary Richardson's amusing gun giveaway and impending announcement of a 2018...
Lankford’s virtual town hall draws criticism, questions
Sen. James Lankford hosted a telephone town hall Feb. 16, marking his first town hall since being re-elected on Nov. 8.
Unlike traditional town halls where...
Pro-life supporter finds abortion bills ‘infuriating’
In an effort to prove its irrelevance to the daily lives of Oklahomans, the Public Health Committee of the State House of Representatives passed...
Okla. County voter turnout low, OKCPS to hold runoffs
The Oklahoma City Public School Board elections emerged as the hottest races Tuesday, as all three positions up for grabs will head to a...
Rep. Bennett seeks Ten Commandments end-around
Everyone's favorite Islamophobe, Rep. John R. Bennett (R-Sallisaw), is on a mission from God.
In keeping with the seemingly annual tradition of filing legislation that...
ACLU files challenge to Wyrick’s Supreme Court appointment
The ACLU of Oklahoma filed lawsuit this afternoon challenging the residency eligibility of new Oklahoma Supreme Court Justice Patrick Wyrick.
"His claim to residency required...
Abortion bills advance, Humphrey says ‘ignorant and stupid won’t get you very far with me’
Two controversial abortion bills passed the House Public Health Committee this morning on 5-2 votes along partisan lines.
Both bills featured new language submitted as...