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.
Board approves controversial new accreditation standards, Walters airs grievances
(Correction: This article was updated at 1:33 on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, to remove incorrect explanations of opt-out provisions for sex education in schools. Oklahoma...
Pressed by Stitt, board hires former Rep. Mike Sanders as first Broadband Office director
After an unusual series of events that included a vote to pursue hiring an out-of-state candidate, a voicemail from Gov. Kevin Stitt's deputy chief...
Abortion ruling lands as bill proposing rape, incest exception nears deadline
(Update: Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Treat (R-OKC) told media on the afternoon of Thursday, March 23, that SB 834 would not be heard...
EPS forum: Jamie Underwood, Jerry Childs talk teacher retention, district culture
Both candidates for the Edmond Public Schools District 3 seat took the Sequoyah Middle School stage to participate in an EPS forum Tuesday night,...
Stonecipher discusses controversial OKC homelessness ordinances at Nichols Hills country club
At a Nichols Hills country club this morning, OKC Ward 8 Councilman Mark Stonecipher led a discussion on homelessness in Oklahoma City, referencing his...
Ahead of health information exchange vote, mental health provider rules questioned
The Oklahoma Health Care Authority's board is set to vote Wednesday on rules permanently implementing last year's SB 1369, which would require health care...
Corporation Commission discusses SB 1103 on electricity rates, declines action
(Update: SB 1103 did not receive a Senate floor hearing before the March 23 deadline, although the topic could be negotiated further by legislative...
CLO: State gas bill reduced, huge OKC property for sale, Red River land dispute discussed
During a meeting of the Oklahoma Commissioners of the Land Office on March 9, state leaders approved a major land sale opportunity in Oklahoma...
Downtown Showdown: Ashley Bradley, Tom Robins agree to Edmond City Council debate
Both candidates seeking the open Ward 1 seat on the Edmond City Council have agreed to participate in a debate hosted by NonDoc.
The Downtown...
EPS District 3 forum: Jamie Underwood vs. Jerry Childs
(Update: Watch the March 21 EPS forum here, and view a full video of the discussion here.)
With the culmination of Edmond's 2023 local elections...
