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.
‘Toxic’ Steve Perry should embarrass charter supporters
Upon arriving at the OK School Choice Summit last Thursday, I was surprised to see a handful of friends who were denied entry and a larger...
After ‘awkward’ meeting, Renzi Stone resigns as OU regent
Hours after a University of Oklahoma Board of Regents meeting where he was re-named vice chairman effective March 2020, former OU basketball player and...
‘COVID is our friend’: Jail leader Greg Williams recorded praising pandemic
A voicemail recording obtained by NonDoc features Oklahoma County Jail chief administrator Greg Williams and director of communications Mark Opgrande calling the COVID-19 pandemic...
Roberts, Swinton challenge Osborn in labor commissioner primary
The Republican primary election for Oklahoma commissioner of labor will have three candidates on the ballot, which itself made headlines after a hearing with...
State board suspends educators, asks Robert Everman to resign from Western Heights board
The Oklahoma State Board of Education voted unanimously today to request the resignation of Western Heights Board of Education President Robert Everman.
During an executive...
Rep. Jose Cruz resigning after ‘acting inappropriately’
Rep. Jose Cruz (D-OKC) is resigning from the Oklahoma Legislature this week after "acting inappropriately at a gathering" on New Year's Eve.
According to political...
Stitt designates CARES Act education dollars, including private school scholarships
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt announced his intentions today for the remaining $30 million of the U.S. Department of Education emergency block grant funding provided...
Bill eliminating capital gains deduction stalled in House
A packed gallery full of teachers rose to its feet and chanted "Fund Our Schools" on Tuesday as the Oklahoma House of Representatives gaveled...
Roundup: OU prof charged, Dan Kirby investigated, Henderson fallout continues
In Oklahoma, it can be difficult to keep up with all the times that someone of note has been under criminal investigation for one...
Prop him up beside the jukebox: Joe Diffie dies after COVID-19 diagnosis
Days after testing positive for COVID-19, country music singer Joe Diffie has died at age 61, according to multiple reports. The Oklahoma native had...
