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.
Gaming compacts discussed by National Congress of American Indians
WASHINGTON — American Indian tribes face “a direct threat to their sovereignty” if they don’t stand up to the Oklahoma state government trying to...
Super Tuesday: Biden takes Oklahoma, Sanders second
Former Vice President Joe Biden captured the majority of Oklahoma's 37 pledged Democratic presidential delegates on Super Tuesday, when 14 states held their primary...
State Regents for Higher Ed hold first virtual meeting
The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education held their first virtual meeting via Zoom conference this morning amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Although the 11-minute...
Private labs limit COVID-19 testing data, Stitt extends shutdown order statewide
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt announced the latest version of his COVID-19 executive order this afternoon, expanding business restrictions statewide and extending his "safer at...
House District 56: Three seek seat in western Oklahoma
Oklahoma House Minority Floor Leader David Perryman, (D-Chickasha) decided not to run for re-election after eight years in the Legislature, leaving his House District...
State Regents prep to hear requests on tuition and fees
The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education heard remarks today via video conference from leaders of higher education institutions about guidelines to consider when...
House District 59: ‘Trump Republicans’ compete in northwest Oklahoma
The House District 59 Republican primary will feature two small-town conservatives hoping to replace legislative veteran who is terming out of office: House Majority...
OKC City Council to decide mask ordinance Friday
(Update: After hours of discussion and amendments, the Oklahoma City Council voted 6-3 on Friday to adopt a face mask ordinance effective immediately through...
Tulsa reelects Bynum, decides GOP House nominees
Tulsa Mayor G.T. Bynum managed to fend off a crowded field of challengers in a mayoral race that has drawn national attention, winning 51.9...
Youngest OKCPS students will return to school sooner than anticipated
(Correction: This article was updated at 4:40 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, to reflect the correct Oct. 19 date as posted by OKCPS online.)
Some students...
