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.
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...
Electric legislation: Performance-based rate proposal advances; deregulation, ROFR fizzle
(Update: SB 1103 did not receive a Senate floor hearing before the March 23 deadline, although the topic could be negotiated further by legislative...
Stitt selects Katie Quebedeaux to replace Marla Hill on State Board of Education
Gov. Kevin Stitt announced a new member of the Oklahoma State Board of Education today, selecting Guymon resident Katie Quebedeaux to replace Marla Hill,...
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...
