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.
North Carolina political drama ripe for TV script
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — North Carolinians have had a rough 2016.
From HB2, infamously known as the bathroom bill, to the protracted redistricting battle to the...
Editorial: Oklahoma House improves budget hearing process
The Oklahoma House of Representatives announced Friday that some of its annual budget committee hearings will be held in a fashion aimed at increasing...
As Senate grills Pruitt, NOAA declares ’16 hottest on record
An annual report released today from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration lists 2016 as the hottest year on record, marking three consecutive record-breaking...
Fallin administration tries to combat sales tax fears
The details of Gov. Mary Fallin's proposed sales tax restructuring are becoming more clear only 48 hours after her State of the State speech....
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...
High-profile bills pass House, Gov. approves tribal casino
(Correction: This story was updated to reflect the amended version of HB 1482 that passed the Oklahoma House.)
A flurry of activity marked this week at...
Abortion bill, justice reform highlight deadline week
When Monday dawned at 23rd and Lincoln, it marked the beginning of a deadline week. Each chamber of the 56th Legislature faced more than...
People are strange: NYT columns reveal Tulsans’ duality
Nick Kristof and David Kirp had two noteworthy commentaries about Tulsa published in The New York Times on April 1. Although neither was a joke, their...
Letter: Okie Democrats do well once voters have facts
To the editors:
If you’ve heard that the Oklahoma Democratic Party is on the way out in Oklahoma, let’s review Democrats’ success in special elections...
Drew Edmondson joins crowded governor’s race
Just before 9 a.m., former Oklahoma Attorney General Drew Edmondson announced via Facebook that he is entering the state's 2018 race for governor.
Making his...
