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.
Norman results: Matt Peacock narrowly wins Ward 2, Dawn Brockman prevails for NPS seat
Matt Peacock held off Russell Rice to win the Ward 2 seat on the Norman City Council, prevailing by just 62 votes out of...
Final Tulsa Race Massacre survivors ask OK Supreme Court to proceed with suit
The last two survivors of the Tulsa Race Massacre sat before the Oklahoma Supreme Court today as their attorneys argued against the dismissal of...
‘Used as a test’: OK Supreme Court questions attorneys in Catholic charter school case
Oklahoma Supreme Court justices seemed split over the idea of a Catholic charter school opening this year during an oral arguments hearing this morning.
Argued...
High-speed EV charging stations to reduce ‘range anxiety’ on Oklahoma interstates
Electric vehicle motorists driving on Oklahoma interstates will have more options in the next year or so to power up their rides.
The Oklahoma Transportation...
OKCPS District 3: Incumbent Cary Pirrong challenged by Jessica Cifuentes
In Tuesday's race for District 3 of the Oklahoma City Public Schools Board, incumbent Cary Pirrong faces a challenger who says the board needs...
After year of tweaks, electric utilities try to plug ROFR-type transmission bill into Senate
One year after two proposals dealing with so-called “right of first refusal” requirements for certain new electric transmission projects fizzled in the Oklahoma State...
OKC mass recycling event offers proper disposal of eWaste, tires and more
Oklahoma City residents will be able to recycle and dispose of household hazardous waste materials — including tires, ammunition, prescription medications and some electronic...
Roundup: Stitt eyes #okleg elections, vetos APRN bill, nominates OU and OSU regents
Keeping tabs on policy developments and political dynamics in the state of Oklahoma can feel like shoveling sand off the beach with a fork.
As...
Five Epic days and counting: Josh Brock testimony against Harris, Chaney to resume (in May)
On a fifth grueling day of testimony in the preliminary hearing for the embezzlement case against Epic Charter Schools co-founders Ben Harris and David...
TPS District 6: Sarah Smith, Maria Seidler compete for open seat
Voters in Tulsa Public School District 6 will choose between Sarah Smith and Maria Mercedes Seidler on April 2 in the race to succeed...
