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.
Super Tuesday: Biden takes Oklahoma, Sanders second
Former Vice President Joe Biden captured the majority of Oklahoma's 37 pledged Democratic presidential delegates on Super Tuesday, when 14 states held their primary...
Leaders talking session ‘contingency’ if COVID-19 outbreak occurs
As state health officials monitor the spread of COVID-19, members of Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt's cabinet and legislative leaders are having "contingency" discussions about...
‘Profound impact’: Oklahomans recall Sen. Tom Coburn
Tom Coburn, a conservative physician who represented Oklahoma in the U.S. House for six years and in the U.S. Senate for 10 years, died...
Safety & judicial agencies: Cuts discussed, effects reflect ‘how ill-prepared we were’
Turmoil related to the COVID-19 crisis is disrupting proactive programs, exacerbating budget issues and requiring the re-prioritization of efforts within Oklahoma's public safety and...
Convo at the college: CD 5 GOP primary debate set
(Update: Seating at the June 18 CD 5 GOP primary debate described below will be available by reservation only. To request a seat, email...
Senate District 28: Zack Taylor leaves House, seeks Senate
Rep. Zack Taylor (R-Seminole) hopes 28 is his lucky number.
Taylor is running to represent Senate District 28, primarily on his experience from representing the...
Who’s on first? Eddy Dempsey, Eric Ensley compete for House District 1
Two southeastern Oklahoma natives will be jockeying for the open seat in House District 1 on June 30.
The seat, which is currently held by...
Republican newcomers race for vacant seat in House District 52
After more than a decade representing House District 52, Rep. Charles Ortega (R-Altus) has hit the term limit. A pair of Jackson County Republicans...
State Question 802: Voting on Medicaid expansion during a pandemic
Say you are a single adult with one child working a minimum-wage job in Oklahoma. You make $7.25 an hour and have no health...
COVID-19 fears may have limited Trump rally crowd
TULSA — Some Trump supporters braved the COVID-19 pandemic to attend President Donald Trump’s first rally since the national shutdown in March, but fears...
