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.
Chuck Hoskin Jr., Bryan Warner reelected as Cherokee Nation principal chief, deputy chief
Incumbent Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. and incumbent Deputy Chief Bryan Warner fought off three challengers each and have been reelected for...
Frustrated with city staff, developer pulls plug on Edmond sculpture park
Edmond resident and developer Hal French sent a letter Friday morning notifying city officials that he and his foundation are ending their multi-million-dollar effort...
Stitt lets budget bills become law without his signature
Gov. Kevin Stitt has allowed the Oklahoma Legislature's budget bills become law without his signature. Although he released a statement outlining frustrations with how...
Oklahoma Supreme Court strikes pair of abortion laws
By a 6-3 decision released Wednesday, the Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled that a pair of bills passed by the Legislature in 2022 are unconstitutional,...
Four running to be Cherokee Nation deputy chief
As Cherokee Nation citizens consider their principal chief options on Saturday, June 3, they will also cast separate votes for the deputy chief position....
OKCPS special education teacher fired for ‘inappropriate hold’ on student
In a short special meeting Tuesday night, Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education members voted to fire a Webster Middle School special education...
Three challenge Hoskin Jr. in race for Cherokee Nation principal chief
The Cherokee Nation's general election is set for Saturday, June 3, and the race for principal chief has featured lawsuits, disagreements over health care...
AG opinion reiterates GRDA bonds’ backing, but loan capacity question lingers
As the Grand River Dam Authority continues to pursue increased bonding capacity and power-generation growth, Attorney General Gentner Drummond has issued an opinion affirming...
‘Tantrum’: Legislature overrides 19 Stitt vetoes, but some budget bills hit snag
With multiple members criticizing Gov. Kevin Stitt for throwing a "tantrum" in late April when he vetoed 20 "unrelated" bills in an effort to...
Ryan Walters addresses federal grant drama at State Board of Education meeting
During a packed State Board of Education meeting Thursday, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters implied that teacher unions support pedophilia, admonished news...
