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.
‘Premeditated, egotistical and maniacal’: Phil Albert sentenced to federal prison
Phil Albert, once a top political donor and member of the University of Oklahoma Board of Regents who was lauded for business acumen while...
TPS District 6: Sarah Smith, Maria Seidler compete for open seat
Voters in Tulsa Public School District 6 will choose between Sarah Smith and Maria Mercedes Seidler on April 2 in the race to succeed...
Epic embezzlement case: ‘Learning fund’ examined in preliminary hearing
(Update: For a thread about the third day of the Epic embezzlement case preliminary hearing, click here. For a thread about the fourth day,...
Facing recall, Enid Commissioner Judd Blevins discusses Charlottesville attendance
ENID — Local issues that normally define municipal campaigns have taken a back seat in the recall election to unseat Ward 1 City Commissioner...
Roundup: Stitt eyes #okleg elections, vetos APRN bill, nominates OU and OSU regents
Keeping tabs on policy developments and political dynamics in the state of Oklahoma can feel like shoveling sand off the beach with a fork.
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Edmond surveillance: License plate readers, alleged EPS camera access draw privacy concerns
The Edmond Police Department joined about 40 law enforcement agencies across the state when it contracted with Flock Safety in March 2023 to install...
OKC mass recycling event offers proper disposal of eWaste, tires and more
Oklahoma City residents will be able to recycle and dispose of household hazardous waste materials — including tires, ammunition, prescription medications and some electronic...
OKCPS District 3: Incumbent Cary Pirrong challenged by Jessica Cifuentes
In Tuesday's race for District 3 of the Oklahoma City Public Schools Board, incumbent Cary Pirrong faces a challenger who says the board needs...
Final Tulsa Race Massacre survivors ask OK Supreme Court to proceed with suit
The last two survivors of the Tulsa Race Massacre sat before the Oklahoma Supreme Court today as their attorneys argued against the dismissal of...
‘Used as a test’: OK Supreme Court questions attorneys in Catholic charter school case
Oklahoma Supreme Court justices seemed split over the idea of a Catholic charter school opening this year during an oral arguments hearing this morning.
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