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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.

William Lowe, Robyn Whitecloud

Robyn Whitecloud tries to oust Speaker William Lowe from Muscogee Nation Council

Elected speaker of the Muscogee Nation Tribal Council two years ago while only in his first term, William Lowe faces challenger Robyn Whitecloud, who...
Sara Hill nomination

Frantic Friday: Drummond files St. Isidore suit; Stitt fills state board, criticizes Sara Hill nomination

When news nuggets rain, sometimes they pour. This week started off with a post detailing a slate of recent developments, and now it concludes...
HD 39

In HD 39 forum, GOP candidates talk Stitt, state issues

Four Republican candidates for the vacant House District 39 seat in Edmond participated in a candidate forum this afternoon at the University of Central...
Vinita annexation, American Heartland Theme Park

Theme park update: Vinita annexes land, RV camp groundbreaking set

At their meeting Tuesday, members of the Vinita City Council showed their enthusiasm and support for a proposed $2 billion theme park and resort...
Muscogee Nation Tribal Council, Joseph Hicks, Dode Barnett

Seeking old seat on Muscogee Nation Council, ‘outspoken’ Dode Barnett challenges Joseph Hicks

(Update: After the publication of this article, incumbent Rep. Joseph Hicks reached out to NonDoc seeking an interview. With a court hearing also scheduled...
Football coaches charged, Jeff Myers and Phil Koons

Football coaches charged in Kingfisher, Ringling abuse investigations

In unrelated abuse investigations into prominent Oklahoma high school football programs, criminal charges were filed Tuesday against Kingfisher head coach Jeff Myers and Ringling...
Jennifer Haddock charged

Behenna files manslaughter charge on EPD Lt. Jennifer Haddock for shooting brother

Oklahoma County District Attorney Vicki Behenna filed a first-degree manslaughter charge Friday against Edmond Police Lt. Jennifer Haddock, who fatally shot her brother during...
Oklahoma legislative compensation
00:18:07

With lawmaker’s cousin voting, Board on Legislative Compensation keeps pay flat

After 55 minutes, four failed motions and a discussion about whether inflationary conditions are relevant when considering elected officials' pay, the Board on Legislative...
ODVA open records

Roundup: Judges face judgment, internet projects pending, ODVA ‘shall’ charge fees for open records

Between the drama in the U.S. House of Representatives and the tragic news coming out of Israel and Gaza, you may have been distracted...
Oklahoma Ethics Commission job posting

Ethics Commission job posting redone, Legislature asked to triple budget

(Update: The Oklahoma Ethics Commission met Thursday, Nov. 2, and reviewed applicants for the executive director position during a roughly 90-minute executive session. The...

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