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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.

Kevin Stitt state questions pitched

Stitt seeks ‘conservative state questions’ to limit Medicaid, snuff marijuana, appoint superintendent

While term-limited Gov. Kevin Stitt is barred from seeking reelection in 2026, he will be supporting a slate of "conservative state questions" during this...
Oklahoma spiders Nick Krueger

Cleared of bomb charge, Edmond spider breeder pleads guilty to cultivating mushrooms

In October 2024, months after media coverage of his arachnid relocation services helped bring social media celebrity, well-known Edmond invertebrate breeder Nick Krueger's home...
OKC mayor election 2026

‘A lot to implement’: OKC Mayor David Holt faces Matthew Pallares in pursuit of third term

The coming year will feature a smorgasbord of elections for those eager to head to the polls, including virtually every statewide office, congressional races...
Norman Ward 5

Cheat sheet: Familiar names vie for Norman City Council Ward 5

With all three candidates carrying their own link to prior campaigns, Shaista Fenwick, Dianna Hutzel and Trey Kirby will face off Feb. 10 to...
Norman Ward 2

Cheat sheet: As council composition turns over, 3 run for Norman Ward 2

Three candidates hope to replace long-tenured Councilmember Matt Peacock as he steps down from his seat representing Ward 2 on the Norman City Council. Stephanie...
Rep. Ajay Pittman charged

Drummond charges Rep. Ajay Pittman, longtime legislative aide with forgery

Rep. Ajay Pittman and longtime legislative aide Trena Byas were charged with three felony counts related to the alleged forgery of a $2,500 check...
ODMHSAS competency restoration consent decree

Consent decree: State late with strategic plan, service waitlist sees ‘steady increase’

Eleven months after the Oklahoma Legislature approved a consent decree without a full proposal for meeting mandated benchmarks, the Department of Mental Health and...
Oklahoma sports betting

Oklahoma legislators seek deal on sports betting while weighing pros, cons

As a lawmaker in a state where sports betting remains illegal, Oklahoma Sen. Bill Coleman wondered what all the fuss was about. So, a...
Housing Stability Program changes

Oklahoma’s Housing Stability Program lauded, but ‘tweaks’ eyed to build on success

While state lawmakers made a momentous $215 million investment in 2023 to incentivize housing development and homeownership, the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency and legislative...
Choctaw Nation drones

‘Straight as a drone flies’: Choctaw Nation using technology to close rural health care gaps

ATOKA — Drones and robotic dogs demonstrated their transportation powers during an event recognizing a nearly $2 million federal grant that Choctaw Nation leaders...

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