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.
What if every Oklahoman bought a Powerball ticket?
With Oklahoma's current leadership declaring 2016 a revenue failure and facing a nearly $900 million shortfall for next year's budget, it's time to look somewhere else to fund...
Reporter on first year covering #okleg: ‘I learned a lot’
Entering the Oklahoma State Capitol for the first time as a reporter this session, I felt overwhelmed. Many people see the state Capitol as a...
‘Officeholder expenses’ include food, fun for lawmakers
(Editor’s note: This story was authored by Trevor Brown of Oklahoma Watch and appears here in accordance with the non-profit journalism organization’s republishing terms.)
Former state Rep. Dan...
Editorial: #okleg should stay focused on state budget
The Oklahoma Legislature has filed 1,953 bills for the 2018 regular session. Gov. Mary Fallin also has expanded the scope of the state's current...
Life in Trump’s shadow: From Pruitt to Pizzagate
WASHINGTON, D.C. — It’s almost unfathomable to watch it up close, the wholesale destruction of the bases of American political leadership.
Here in Washington, however,...
Fallin: No special session about medical marijuana
Gov. Mary Fallin announced this afternoon that there will be no special session about medical marijuana this year as a result of State Question...
Podcast: Running down the Aug. 28 Oklahoma runoffs
Polling ahead of Oklahoma runoffs can be extra tricky. Based on who voted in a primary election, questions abound about who might turn out...
U.S. Rep. Steve Russell to debate challenger Kendra Horn
Voters in Oklahoma's 5th Congressional District will have a chance to see incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Steve Russell debate Democratic challenger Kendra Horn at...
Rape counts rise even as police clear fewer cases
(Editor’s note: This story was authored by Whitney Bryen of Oklahoma Watch and appears here in accordance with the non-profit journalism organization’s republishing terms.)
The...
Amy Klobuchar endorses Kendra Horn, highlights rural issues in OKC visit
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) made a campaign stop in Oklahoma City on Sunday night where she endorsed U.S. Rep. Kendra Horn...
