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.
Homelessness and mental health can intersect for those on the streets, their allies
Life on the streets comes with few perks.
Beyond the daily quest for food, fresh water and somewhere to use the bathroom, the luxury of...
Electric election: Norman’s shocking powerline politics
Tree lovers versus the power company?
More like two sides — a city and a utility — who are almost in agreement, yet quite distant...
House GOP designates Rep. Kyle Hilbert as next speaker
As Speaker Charles McCall introduced the man fellow Republican House members had just chosen as the designee to succeed him this morning, he stepped...
How an 1840s murder defined how courts determine who is an Indian
The Cherokee Nation announced efforts in February to push for a change in how federal law determines Indian status under the Major Crimes Act...
Elections: Norman narrowly tells OG&E nay, Wagoner County stomps 8 sales tax votes
For the second time in 14 months, Norman voters rejected a new franchise agreement with OG&E, a signal the city could consider the virtually...
After Drummond opinion, Stitt asks court to decide rights, obligations on dual office-holding
(Update: On Tuesday, March 12, Gov. Kevin Stitt vetoed SB 1196, which proposes added exemptions regarding Cabinet secretary appointments. In his veto message, Stitt ...
Future ‘Bracker’ test teased as appellate court affirms Wyandotte Reservation 4-1
The Wyandotte Nation has become the 10th tribal government in Oklahoma to have its reservation affirmed by a court since the McGirt v. Oklahoma...
City taking New Life Village to court, June 18 set for Edmond lodging tax election
(Update: The City of Edmond filed its petition against Edmond Medical Complex, LLC, in Oklahoma County District Court on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. The...
‘Get his day in court’: After Phil Koons hearing, case heading to jury trial
WAURIKA — In a packed courtroom this morning, Jefferson County District Court Judge Dennis Gay allowed a criminal case against Ringling Public Schools principal...
Tribal elections: Cherokee, Osage face constitutional questions; Peoria, Apache select leaders
As Oklahomans prepare for the April 3-5 filing deadline for state elections, some tribal nations across the state have been conducting or preparing for...
