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.
AG opinion: Statute barring charter school operators from religious affiliation unconstitutional
In a 15-page opinion released today, outgoing Oklahoma Attorney General John O'Connor advised charter school authorizers that the aspects of the Oklahoma Charter Schools...
Oklahoma County Jail: Inspection highlights more problems, Williams may resign
With Oklahoma County Jail administrator Greg Williams expected to resign at Monday's meeting of the Criminal Justice Authority, a new report from the State...
Allegedly fake message from Clinton Public Schools teacher draws protective order, HB 1775 complaint
(Update: This article was updated at 3:10 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, to include and reference a statement from Ashley Kelley that was provided by...
With more elections around the corner, voter fatigue complicates 2023
On Nov. 15, exactly one week after the 2022 midterm elections, Oklahoma City Ward 2 Councilman James Cooper kicked off his 2023 reelection bid...
Edmond council approves protested PUD rezoning, revised CJAC agreement
After hearing grievances from Leavitt's North Park residents claiming commercial intrusion, the Edmond City Council voted 4-1 to approve a business owner's rezoning request...
School finances: Kingfisher Wind ruling ‘will affect every district in the state’
After the Oklahoma Supreme Court unanimously affirmed a trial court's ruling in October, federal production tax credits used to finance the construction of wind...
OSBI arrests Kevin Etherington, first ADA in Payne and Logan counties
(Editor's note: The following article about the arrest of Kevin Etherington includes description of graphic child pornography.)
Kevin Etherington, the first assistant district attorney for...
‘We can figure this out’: Police, public and policymakers focus on mental health crisis response
(Editor’s note: Reporter Laura Bargfeld contributed to this article, which is part of “In Pursuit,” an investigation into police reform and accountability in America, produced...
Facing opposition, controversial homeless ordinance pulled from OKC City Council
After hours of discussion and public comments today, a proposed Oklahoma City ordinance that would have allowed police to cite and arrest homeless people in...
New diversion referral program works to pair detainees with resources
(Correction: An earlier version of this story included incorrect information about community organizations working with the diversion referral program. The program works with TEEM,...
