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.
‘Relief is not possible’: Oklahoma Supreme Court upholds dismissal of Tulsa Race Massacre lawsuit
The City of Tulsa, Tulsa Regional Chamber, Tulsa County Board of Commissioners, Tulsa County Sheriff and Oklahoma Military Department are not liable for creating...
Cheat sheet: 4-way GOP primary to fill House District 53
Four Republicans are on the primary election ballot in House District 53, where Republican incumbent Rep. Mark McBride is unable to seek reelection owing to...
Kidd departure opens Senate District 31 in SWOK
The controversial decision of incumbent Sen. Chris Kidd to file for reelection but withdraw from consideration opened the door for other candidates to make...
Supreme Court: Walters’ OSDE library rule invalid, school districts hold local control
With all justices concurring, the Oklahoma Supreme Court issued a narrow ruling Tuesday siding with Edmond Public Schools over State Superintendent of Public Instruction...
Edmond City Council approves flat budget, investment in Uncommon Ground Sculpture Park
Edmond City Council members approved an operations, maintenance and programming agreement Monday night that will allocate nearly $900,000 a year to help make the...
Replacing Rep. Rhonda Baker, GOP primary to decide House District 60
Four Republicans are vying to succeed House Common Education Committee Chairwoman Rhonda Baker, and the winner of the June 18 GOP primary will capture...
Cheat sheet: 3 seek House District 88 Democratic nod to succeed Rep. Mauree Turner
Oklahoma House District 88 will have a new representative after incumbent Rep. Mauree Turner (D-OKC) opted out of running for reelection, citing health concerns....
Teeing up Mike Holder for OSU Board of Regents, Stitt calls Senate special session
(Update: On June 12, the Oklahoma State Senate convened for the special session described below but took no action. On June 19, Gov. Kevin...
Legal roundup: SCOTUS sides with tribes, DOJ sues OKCPS, ‘rape culture’ alleged at Tulsa Juvenile Center
As the Oklahoma Legislature adjourned sine die at the end of May, lawmakers passed a slew of last-minute bills and approved a slate of...
SD 21 Republican primary pits rancher against doctor
The Republican primary ballot for State Senate District 21 in the Stillwater area features a doctor who admires the late U.S. Sen. Tom Coburn,...
