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.
Psst! Do you want to find $1 billion for Oklahoma schools?
Oklahoma's Economic Development Generating Excellence (EDGE) committee was formed by former Gov. Brad Henry to come up with ideas for our state's government.
In September 2003, I suggested to the...
Bigler Stouffer denied stay of execution
Judge Stephen Friot, of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma, ruled today against a requested stay of execution for Oklahoma...
‘Pretty despicable’: James and Rebecca Jackson sentenced to prison
(Editor's note: This article contains details about rape.)
HOLDENVILLE — Autumn Jackson had waited more than two years to tell her story in court and...
Show me the money: 3 Republicans seek state treasurer
(Update: On Tuesday, June 28, voters decided that the GOP primary for state treasurer will head to an August runoff election between Rep. Todd Russ and former state...
Trust issues: Edmond’s Uncommon Ground Sculpture Park on ‘life support’
Negotiations between the French Family Foundation, city leaders and the Edmond Fine Arts Institute regarding the Uncommon Ground Sculpture Park have come to a...
‘You can’t detain me’: Six months after DUI deferral, Rep. Dean Davis arrested in OKC
(Update: Less than one month after being arrested, Rep. Dean Davis pleaded no contest to his public drunkenness charge and paid a $178 fine...
‘Incestuous culture’: Mannix Barnes, Robert Everman connected far beyond Western Heights
When the Oklahoma State Board of Education voted unanimously Aug. 26 to ask for the resignation of Western Heights Public Schools Board Chairman Robert...
Executive Session: Kevin Stitt, Joy Hofmeister to debate
(Update: Now that the debate has occurred, you can read NonDoc's recap or watch the full video.)
Ahead of the November general election, Oklahoma Republican...
Polling data: ‘How do you feel about Ryan Walters?’
After 15 tumultuous months in office, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters appears to have lower favorability with potential Oklahoma voters than he...
Cheat sheet: Five candidates on ballot for Edmond Public Schools District 2
Five candidates are running for an Edmond Public Schools Board of Education seat that has been held by the incumbent for the past two...