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.
Hofmeister, Johnson believe a Democrat can be Oklahoma’s next governor
Oklahoma’s Democratic voters face a stark choice in their upcoming gubernatorial primary as they decide whether to cast a ballot for State Superintendent of...
High stakes define Oklahoma County jail bond election
There is no shortage of opinions on what should be done about the Oklahoma County Jail. Advocates for building a new jail have touted...
Epic charges: Ben Harris, David Chaney, Josh Brock arrested for ‘complicated criminal enterprise’
Along with former chief financial officer Josh Brock, Epic Charter Schools co-founders Ben Harris and David Chaney have been arrested on racketeering, embezzlement and...
GOP state superintendent candidates mix personal stories with rhetoric in debate
Oklahoma Secretary of Education Ryan Walters raised his hand as the lone supporter of the Oklahoma Empowerment Act during Wednesday evening's debate among the...
Stitt-backed newcomer challenges incumbent in Senate District 22
After just a year representing Senate District 22 in the Oklahoma Legislature, Sen. Jake Merrick (R-Yukon) is facing a challenger in the Republican primary...
Curriculum under scrutiny in House District 13 primary
With House District 13 Rep. Avery Frix (R-Muskogee) leaving his seat to enter a packed contest for Oklahoma's 2nd Congressional District, four Republicans are...
Roberts, Swinton challenge Osborn in labor commissioner primary
The Republican primary election for Oklahoma commissioner of labor will have three candidates on the ballot, which itself made headlines after a hearing with...
Fact check: Attorney general debate featured criticisms and accusations
(Editor’s note: This post was produced in partnership with the Oklahoma nonprofit newsroom The Frontier.)
Attorney General John O’Connor faced off with challenger Gentner Drummond on...
OU regents stop proposed in-state tuition increase, grant Harroz $150K bonus
The University of Oklahoma Board of Regents returned from more than eight hours of executive session today to amend a proposed tuition increase and...
With Bart Banfield bonuses among new Epic concerns, Hofmeister to seek school’s probation
After years of allegations about improperly reported student enrollment data by Epic Charter Schools, the Oklahoma State Department of Education released a 76-page report...