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.
Seeking ‘a path forward,’ House members study history, future of state-tribal compacts
In the most public and in-depth conversations between tribal and non-tribal leaders since a landmark 2020 U.S. Supreme Court decision functionally affirmed nearly half...
Projects, election priorities pondered at Edmond strategic planning meeting
The Edmond City Council and city staff members met to discuss priorities for projects and elections at their annual strategic planning session Tuesday at...
DA District 22 updates: Hughes County Jail closed, Brent McGee investigated, Wewoka violence unfolds
ADA / SEMINOLE / WETUMKA — The troubled Hughes County Jail has been closed, six arrests have been made related to a rash of...
Stitt surprises lawmakers with sports betting plan, McCall sets compact convo with tribal leaders
Days after Gov. Kevin Stitt caught legislative leaders off guard by announcing a "plan" to legalize sports betting in Oklahoma, House Speaker Charles McCall...
Muscogee election: Robyn Whitecloud, Dode Barnett oust Speaker William Lowe, Rep. Joseph Hicks
The Muscogee National Council will be looking for a new speaker after voters selected challengers Dode Barnett and Robyn Whitecloud over incumbent Rep. Joseph...
Wrongful termination lawsuit: Judge denies OSDE request for dismissal
An Oklahoma County District Court judge declined to dismiss a lawsuit Thursday against State Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters and the Oklahoma State...
With Muscogee Nation election Saturday, Rep. Joseph Hicks faces ‘acceleration’ hearing Monday
As Muscogee Nation Tribal Council Rep. Joseph Hicks approaches the finish line in his reelection effort against challenger Dode Barnett on Saturday, he is...
Three Ponies RV Park breaks ground as precursor to American Heartland Theme Park
VINITA — Mud caused by weekend rains and cold temperatures may have cut short ceremonial remarks, but it didn't hinder the enthusiasm of more...
Grunewald talks bond election, new dual-enrollment program at EPS State of the Schools
At the district's State of the Schools luncheon this afternoon, Edmond Public Schools Superintendent Angela Grunewald discussed details of a planned Feb. 13 bond...
Devin Fletcher pleads guilty in TPS embezzlement case
After initially pleading not guilty to the charge against him, former Tulsa Public Schools administrator Devin Fletcher changed his plea to guilty this morning,...
