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.
Edmond mayoral and city council candidates discuss development, transportation, nonprofits
Mayoral and City Council candidates participated in an Edmond electoral forum today, discussing the direction of development in Edmond, methods to garner funds for...
The final countdown: Will SQ 820 pass or fail?
State Question 820’s day of judgment is coming Tuesday, March 7, as voters across the state head to the polls to decide if Oklahoma...
Five months after fight, court dismisses Sen. Tom Woods’ disorderly conduct ticket
After five months fighting to get out of a disorderly conduct ticket he received after getting into a brawl over a financial dispute in...
Panel: Make Greenwood District a national monument, pay reparations
TULSA — Multiple panelists called for reparations to be paid to three living Tulsa Race Massacre survivors and their descendants and said the historic...
Urban Land Institute tells Edmond to ‘be bold’ with downtown projects
After staying in downtown Edmond and interviewing community stakeholders last week, national members of the Urban Land Institute advised local leaders of future land...
Oklahoma officials warn new WOTUS rule poses complications for farmers
WASHINGTON — Oklahoma officials are challenging a new rule that expands federal regulation of water bodies over concern for its effect on the nation’s...
Seeking $30 million for food deserts, innovative grocery store proposal faces oversight questions
A proposal to provide a nonprofit organization $30 million of federal American Rescue Plan Act funding to build four grocery stores in underserved areas...
Despite cocaine report, U.S. attorney silent on Dan Kirby fatal wreck inquiry
Neither state nor federal law enforcement agencies are releasing information about the criminal investigation into former Oklahoma legislator and current Eufaula City Councilman Dan...
Cockfighting fight turns back time at Oklahoma Capitol
Feathers are flying in the Oklahoma Legislature again, and this time it's over an old topic — cockfighting — that has been born anew...
The awkward family affair of Gov. E.W. Marland
When it comes to politicians, voters seldom ever know what they might be getting. Not so in Oklahoma.
Consider the example of E.W. Marland (1874-1941),...
