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.
A fact check of the Oklahoma County DA debate
Oklahoma County district attorney candidates Kevin Calvey and Vicki Behenna debated on Oct. 11 in Oklahoma City at an event hosted by NonDoc and...
Debate: Stitt, Hofmeister tussle over state performance, McGirt and abortion
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt tried to tie his opponent to Democratic President Joe Biden and a far-left policy agenda, while challenger Joy Hofmeister peppered...
Ethics of OK County Jail phone call charges questioned
Detainees at the Oklahoma County Jail are provided meals, clothing and some other necessities, but their ability to stay in contact with the outside...
SQ 820: Recreational marijuana set for March ballot
Oklahoma voters will go to the polls in a March 7, 2023, special election to decide the fate of State Question 820, which would...
Gloria Banister, Ellyn Hefner vie for northwest OKC’s House District 87
One candidate running to represent Oklahoma City's House District 87 was encouraged to seek office by outgoing Collin Walke (D-OKC), while the other believes...
Democrat on defense: Sen. J.J. Dossett faces Dana Prieto in SD 34
The battle for Senate District 34 in the Owasso area is expected to be the closest State Senate race in Oklahoma's Nov. 8 general...
‘Precedential’ Tax Commission ruling on tribal tax exemption could lead to federal lawsuit
In what it calls a "precedential decision" that could apply to about 9,000 tribal citizen appeals, the Oklahoma Tax Commission ruled Oct. 4 against...
HD 45: Annie Menz, Teresa Sterling flex ‘experience,’ oppose new turnpikes
East Norman residents voting in the House District 45 general election will choose between a former legislative assistant in the Oklahoma State Senate and...
Behenna, Calvey spar in wide-ranging Oklahoma County DA debate
Oklahoma County District Attorney candidates Vicki Behenna and Kevin Calvey attacked each other's ethics and competence while scuffling over the county jail and prosecuting...
Brad Banks, Suzanne Schreiber seek Tulsa’s open HD 70
Both candidates for Tulsa's House District 70 say listening to constituents will be a top priority if elected, and both tout their willingness to...
