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.
Urban Land Institute tells Edmond to ‘be bold’ with downtown projects
After staying in downtown Edmond and interviewing community stakeholders last week, national members of the Urban Land Institute advised local leaders of future land...
Oklahoma officials warn new WOTUS rule poses complications for farmers
WASHINGTON — Oklahoma officials are challenging a new rule that expands federal regulation of water bodies over concern for its effect on the nation’s...
Seeking $30 million for food deserts, innovative grocery store proposal faces oversight questions
A proposal to provide a nonprofit organization $30 million of federal American Rescue Plan Act funding to build four grocery stores in underserved areas...
Despite cocaine report, U.S. attorney silent on Dan Kirby fatal wreck inquiry
Neither state nor federal law enforcement agencies are releasing information about the criminal investigation into former Oklahoma legislator and current Eufaula City Councilman Dan...
Cockfighting fight turns back time at Oklahoma Capitol
Feathers are flying in the Oklahoma Legislature again, and this time it's over an old topic — cockfighting — that has been born anew...
The awkward family affair of Gov. E.W. Marland
When it comes to politicians, voters seldom ever know what they might be getting. Not so in Oklahoma.
Consider the example of E.W. Marland (1874-1941),...
‘Law is currently unsettled:’ Drummond withdraws O’Connor’s religious charter school opinion
Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond has withdrawn his predecessor's advisory opinion concerning the legality of religious charter school operators, potentially affecting the status of...
Design change for Edmond city center complex spurs transparency questions
The City of Edmond is nearing the end of the design process for a slated $44 million "city center complex" that will feature two...
‘Woke language’ removed from academic standards, Marla Hill still absent at State Board of Ed meeting
For the second meeting in a row, new appointee Marla Hill missed a State Board of Education meeting. Because she has yet to attend...
Ahead of SQ 820 election, child exposure to marijuana becomes a battle line
With Oklahoma's March 7 election closing fast, battle lines are being drawn in the State Question 820 fight to legalize cannabis for recreational use,...
