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.
After two years, foster family gets fishing license for special needs high schooler
As Steve and Libby Pebworth stood in a State Capitol hallway last week with their foster son, Tanner, they had resigned themselves to the...
‘New layer of transparency’: House sees Senate spreadsheet, raises online budget dashboard
While the first nine weeks of session have yielded critical report cards from each legislative chamber about the other's budget negotiation processes, the general...
Education negotiations: House proposal flat, Senate seeks staff stipend, other items
As has often been the case in recent sessions of the Oklahoma Legislature, a primary area of difference in House and Senate budget negotiations...
Legal roundup: OC invokes autonomy doctrine, Walters request denied, 1 of 2 UCO lawsuits dismissed
With so many different lawsuits to keep up with across the state, it can be difficult to stay apprised of every motion an attorney...
Election Board keeps HD 37, HD 66 challengers on ballot
Two Oklahoma House members will have to campaign to keep their seats after the State Election Board ruled unanimously Thursday that their challengers can...
After altercation, grand jury clears Del City police officer in football game shooting
Days after an altercation disrupted its proceedings, an Oklahoma County grand jury recommended no charges be filed against a Del City police officer in...
Tribal election previews: Ponca, Ottawa and Kiowa citizens set to vote
With 38 federally recognized tribal governments, Oklahoma tribal elections are almost always in the works, and this month will feature a Star Wars Day...
Pay raise, new judicial evaluation program await their legislative verdicts
As state leaders await a bevy of pending state Supreme Court decisions and watch for potential resurrection of a controversial attempt to reform how...
North Classen TIF district proposal spurs questions about OKC’s housing needs
Most people don’t consider Tax Increment Financing districts scintillating conversation topics, but there is at least some evidence they can draw a crowd.
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‘Grave disservice to taxpayers’: Audit criticizes Oklahoma’s handling of federal funds, OESC contract
In a blistering review of how Oklahoma agencies spent pandemic-era federal funds, an audit released today by State Auditor and Inspector Cindy Byrd sharply...
