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.
Ralph Shortey’s Senate suspension is latest lurid drama
(Update: As of the morning of Thursday, March 16, Sen. Ralph Shortey has been charged with three prostitution-related counts.)
The Oklahoma Senate passed a resolution...
State parks: ‘Hypothetical’ 14.5% cut could have ‘devastating’ effects
A "hypothetical exercise" that underscores the serious nature of Oklahoma's state revenue problems resulted in panicked TV news coverage about theoretical closure of some...
‘Stop digging’: Repeal of income tax cut trigger advances
A bill that would repeal a pending income tax-cut trigger passed the Oklahoma Senate this afternoon by a 39-6 vote.
SB 170, by Sen. Roger...
‘Fund education first’ deadline touted, questioned
“My students have literally asked me why our state’s lawmakers don’t care about them."
Nina Coerver's words rang through a crowded press conference this morning....
The Lost Ogle to 51 legislators: ‘Go f**k yourself’
Here at NonDoc, we've taken occasional heat for publishing profanity and politically incorrect criticism, but we've always stood strong on our values as an independent public forum...
High-profile bills pass House, Gov. approves tribal casino
(Correction: This story was updated to reflect the amended version of HB 1482 that passed the Oklahoma House.)
A flurry of activity marked this week at...
‘My family was too poor to afford deodorant’
TISHOMINGO, Oklahoma — Sweat stains darkened the fabric of my shirt, stretching from the seam of my sleeve down to my upper waist. A...
School choice forum: OCPA president spouts post-truths
The Oklahoma Watch-Out: School Choice edition on Feb. 28 came to an angry conclusion (see video above) after Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs' Jonathan Small presented...
Parky McParkface? OKC asks you to name MAPS 3 park
(Update: The six finalists for the MAPS 3 park name have been announced. Citizens can vote here.)
In a refreshing turn of crowd-sourced civic improvement,...
Private vo-tech schools can offer students dubious value
What thought comes to mind when someone tells you they went to Harvard? How about the University of Oklahoma? Or Oklahoma State University? Or...
