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.
‘Believe it when I see it’: State funds eyed to support huge theme park plan near Vinita
(Update: In the afternoon of Tuesday, Sept. 26, the Vinita City Council voted 7-1 during a special public hearing to approve the proposal to...
Cheat sheet: Four compete in SD 32 Republican primary
When John Michael Montgomery resigned his Senate seat to lead the Lawton-Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce in early July, it set off a scramble...
Cheat sheet: Larry Bush, Johnny Jernigan face off in SD 32 Democratic primary
Two Democrats are seeking their party's nomination in the special primary election to succeed former GOP Sen. John Michael Montgomery in Senate District 32.
Former...
Mexican abortion-pill networks reach across U.S. border to help immigrants without access
(Editor’s note: This article is part of “America After Roe,” an examination of the impact of the reversal of Roe v. Wade on health care,...
Slew of candidates file for House District 39 special election
After former state Rep. Ryan Martinez resigned from his House District 39 post on Sept. 1, numerous first-time candidates have officially filed for the...
Board recommends 17% judicial pay raise to Legislature
The Oklahoma Board on Judicial Compensation held its biannual meeting Tuesday and voted to recommend a 17 percent across-the-board pay raise for judges, which...
Ryan Walters talks TPS to Congress one day after former employee charged with wire fraud
One day after a former Tulsa Public Schools employee was charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, Oklahoma State Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan...
‘Elephant in the room:’ Edmond City Council, EPS Board discuss GO bonds at joint meeting
Elected officials and staff members from the City of Edmond and Edmond Public Schools met this afternoon to discuss potential funding opportunities, primarily focusing...
Roundup: Broadband reboots, Turnpike Authority gets go ahead, Parole Board chairman accused
If you think your summer has been hectic, consider the year state lawmakers are having. It wasn't that long ago when special sessions of...
Muscogee voters reelect Hill and Beaver, send council incumbents to runoffs
Muscogee Nation Principal Chief David Hill and Second Chief Del Beaver have been reelected to second terms, with Hill receiving majority support over three...
