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.
Edmond’s Pelican Bay leaked 20,000 gallons of water each day this summer
Pelican Bay Aquatic Center saw more than 50,000 swimmers use its pool over the past summer, but leaks and structural issues mean the facility...
‘Really upsetting’: Former Wetumka councilwoman out of prison 258 days into 4-year sentence
(Editor's note: The following article includes allegations of rape and abuse.)
HUGHES COUNTY — Despite initially sentencing former Wetumka Councilwoman Rebecca Jackson to four years...
‘A lot to sort through’: New Oklahoma County Jail site selected, but hurdles remain
If all goes as commissioners hope, the new Oklahoma County Jail will be built north of Will Rogers World Airport near the intersection of...
After Stitt skips committee, Senate adjourns special session hours after it starts
The second special session of the 2023 Oklahoma Legislature functionally ended five hours after it began today, with the State Senate adjourning in exasperation...
Oklahoma County Jail pay raises approved, Styrofoam trays being phased out
For years, the Oklahoma County Jail has faced hurdles recruiting and retaining staff in what can be a challenging work environment. But frontline employees...
As special session starts, Stitt asked to sit with Senate
(Editor's note: The following preview of the Oklahoma Legislature's second special session of 2023 opens the Oct. 2 edition of NonDoc's Monday Minute newsletter.)
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Ryan Walters explores new math with budget request
We can all agree that we want nice things for our education system in the state of Oklahoma ... right? It can be hard...
State Board of Education hears TPS update, approves budget request and gender rule
Members of the State Board of Education approved their annual budget request to the Oklahoma Legislature today, a formal but non-binding snapshot of Superintendent...
‘Big win’: Muscogee Nation judge rules for Freedmen citizenship, tribe plans appeal
In a case questioning whether the Muscogee Nation Citizenship Board acted properly when denying citizenship applications for a pair of Freedmen, a judge ruled...
After 36 public comments, OKC Council sets Dec. 12 election for new Thunder arena
The OKC City Council set a Dec. 12 election date for a proposed new taxpayer-funded arena for the Oklahoma City Thunder, approved a letter...
