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.
U.S. Rep. Josh Brecheen backs ‘decriminalization of cockfighting’
Wrapping up his comments before a newly formed game fowl group in Kentucky, Anthony DeVore buoyed their spirits by touting the political clout his...
Edmond surveillance: License plate readers, alleged EPS camera access draw privacy concerns
The Edmond Police Department joined about 40 law enforcement agencies across the state when it contracted with Flock Safety in March 2023 to install...
State Board of Education approves new charter school, Walters criticizes Title IX rules
In a short but eventful meeting that saw a woman being led out in handcuffs Thursday, State Board of Education members approved a new...
‘Big win’: Muscogee Nation judge rules for Freedmen citizenship, tribe plans appeal
In a case questioning whether the Muscogee Nation Citizenship Board acted properly when denying citizenship applications for a pair of Freedmen, a judge ruled...
‘Serious charges’: Grand jury indicts Tim Hooper, Brent Swadley, Curt Breuklander
Oklahoma's multi-county grand jury issued a six-count felony indictment of Brent Swadley, Curt Breuklander and Tim Hooper this morning for an alleged conspiracy to...
OKCPS Superintendent Sean McDaniel resignation letter cites ‘irreconcilable’ board issues
Citing "irreconcilable" views between himself and a board member, Oklahoma City Public Schools Superintendent Sean McDaniel submitted a resignation letter to the district's board...
Homelessness and mental health can intersect for those on the streets, their allies
Life on the streets comes with few perks.
Beyond the daily quest for food, fresh water and somewhere to use the bathroom, the luxury of...
Roundup: SJR 34 failed despite McCall email, OSDE rules questioned, Slavonic to leave ODVA
The Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs needs a new director, the state Supreme Court has upheld the dismissal of a massive education funding lawsuit,...
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...
Charged with sex crime, former Byng Public Schools employee had 200 community members’ images
ADA — A former information technology professional at Byng Public Schools in Pontotoc County has been charged with three felonies for allegedly accessing a...
