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.
Pitched as ‘transformational,’ a $955 million OKCPS bond proposal faces opposition
On Nov. 8, voters within Oklahoma City Public Schools boundaries will determine the fate of a nearly $1 billion bond proposal, which would be...
EMSA settles lengthy legal dispute with former ambulance provider
The Emergency Medical Services Authority, otherwise known as EMSA, has agreed to pay American Medical Response ambulance service $10.5 million to settle a lawsuit...
Lankford challenger Madison Horn aims to end Democrats’ U.S. Senate drought
While incumbent Republican Sen. James Lankford seems poised to win his second full term in the United States Senate, his opponent, Madison Horn, is...
Race for District 3: Cathy Cummings, Myles Davidson disagree on Oklahoma County Jail
As they approach the general election for the Oklahoma County Commission District 3 seat, long-time county employee Myles Davidson and former mayor of The...
UCO President Patti Neuhold-Ravikumar resigning
In a campus-wide press release distributed today, University of Central Oklahoma President Patti Neuhold-Ravikumar announced her intent to leave the university, effective Jan. 31,...
CD 5: Bice, Harris-Till race a contrast in problem solving
In a year when the majority of Republicans running for Congress believe or question whether the 2020 election was stolen from former President Donald...
Roundup: 11 news items you may have missed in October
Reporting on the news can feel like drinking from a fire hose, and the last few weeks ahead of an important election only exacerbates...
Fighting cancer can take a toll on mental health
Most of us have been touched by cancer in one way or another. The mere word causes us to shudder.
Though it is a physical...
Biden pardon of federal marijuana possession convictions has limited impact in Oklahoma
President Joe Biden’s pardon of people convicted of simple marijuana possession is certainly historic, but it won’t actually free anyone from prison.
Biden announced Oct....
Rancher Grant Green, nurse Karen Rackley vie for SD 28
A nurse and a rancher are running for an open seat in Senate District 28, and both say they aim to advocate for rural...
