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.
After lengthy drama, Veterans Commission cans Kintsel
After a 40-minute executive session, the Oklahoma Veterans Commission voted 5-1 to terminate the employment of controversial Department of Veterans Affairs director Joel Kintsel,...
‘That’s asinine’: Greg Treat annoyed by Charles McCall’s claim on education debate
Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Treat took umbrage with his House counterpart's claims about an education reform package this afternoon, employing sarcasm with media...
Debt, finances leave Legislature ‘concerned’ about OU Health problems
(Update: As part of its Fiscal Year 2024 budget agreement, the Oklahoma Legislature approved a $96 million appropriation increase to the University Hospitals Authority in...
Eufaula Councilman Dan Kirby indicted for involuntary manslaughter
An indictment of former Oklahoma legislator and current Eufaula City Councilman Dan Kirby for involuntarily manslaughter was unsealed today three weeks after a federal...
Frustrated by former company, Clinton votes for effort to reopen hospital
Clinton voters sent a strong message today that they want a hospital in their city.
A measure that frees up $11.6 million to reopen Clinton...
Already medicated: Oklahomans pass on SQ 820’s recreational marijuana
Oklahoma won't be joining the ranks of states permitting the recreational use of marijuana for adults after voters in rural counties soundly rejected State...
House Republicans censure Rep. Mauree Turner, Democrats call foul
The Oklahoma House of Representatives today censured Rep. Mauree Turner (D-OKC), saying Turner impeded a law enforcement investigation into an alleged assault on a...
Challenger Brian Shellem declines invitation to Edmond mayoral debate
Edmond mayoral candidate Brian Shellem has declined to participate in a proposed debate against incumbent Mayor Darrell Davis ahead of the April 4 election,...
‘Most pro-life’ legislation: Paid teacher maternity leave bill advances through committees
For the second time in as many years, the Senate Education Committee's chairman and other lawmakers are trying to pass a paid maternity leave...
Garner poised to become permanent OK County Jail CEO
The Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority voted unanimously today to abandon the idea of a national search for a new jail CEO and instead...
