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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.

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Fresh off NBA title, OKC gets a first look at the Thunder’s new arena

Mayor David Holt spent much of this year's State of the City address noting progress the city has made when it comes to things...
Oklahoma business courts

Oklahoma Supreme Court stays new business courts, weighs constitutionality after oral arguments

A new law to create a pair of so-called business courts would violate a section of the state constitution prescribing the election of district...
Edmond Walmart

Council denies long-litigated Edmond Walmart proposal as legal ‘consequences’ loom

Although the Edmond City Council held its first meeting Monday night in the new $44 million Edmond City Center complex, the specter of an...
Shelley Zumwalt settlement

Shelley Zumwalt settlement: Former official to pay $20,000, not hold office for 2 years

As part of a finalized settlement agreement released Monday by the Oklahoma Ethics Commission, former Oklahoma Employment Security Commission executive director Shelley Zumwalt has...
jail radar

Trying to prevent deaths, Oklahoma County Jail installs radar first designed for outer space

Since the Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority took over day-to-day operations at the county jail five years ago, the facility has seen a steady...
seminole nation election results 2025

Seminole Nation chief, assistant chief races go to runoff

Amid a decrease in voter turnout, the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma races for chief and assistant chief are heading to an Aug. 9 runoff...

Choctaw Nation: Henry, Mabray win council seats, constitutional amendments fall short despite support

(Editor's note: The following article has been updated significantly since it originally and erroneously reported that the five constitutional amendments discussed below had passed....
okc water line breaks

Roundup: More money on tap for OKC water line breaks, DAs and DOJ start settlement talks

In a move to stem a flood of water main breaks, the City of OKC is flushing its pipe replacement plans with cash. The city...
2025 Muscogee council elections

Rematches set for 2025 Muscogee council elections

(Update: On July 16, candidates Jessina Marie Brown, Lora Ann Harjo-King and Sandra Elaine Parish filed to run for the Mvskoke District "B" seat....
Ajay Pittman investigation

Ethics Commission votes on cases involving Gamefowl Commission, Rep. Ajay Pittman, Shelley Zumwalt

The Oklahoma Ethics Commission voted to open another formal investigation into Rep. Ajay Pittman (D-OKC) after a lengthy executive session during a meeting today....

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