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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.

Edmond GO bond

What $231 million in Edmond GO bonds could cost, fund

Through a funding source the city has not been using, $231 million worth of big changes could be on the way to Edmond if...
Dan Kirby sentenced

‘Nothing good happening’: Former Rep. Dan Kirby sentenced to 41 months in prison

MUSKOGEE — More than a year after he was convicted of involuntary manslaughter for the motorcycle wreck that caused the death of his girlfriend,...
Comanche County Jail

As Comanche County tries to end jail overcrowding, Manitou idea irks Tillman County

LAWTON — Despite changes in leadership and new efforts to reduce the jail population, continued overcrowding at the Comanche County Detention Center has forced...
Oklahoma slap fighting

Roundup: Athletic Commission seeks AG opinion, Norman arena vote paused, campaign finance discussed

As the days of summer roll by, those distracted by vacations, the presidential sweepstakes or preparations for the Olympics might accidentally overlook various events...
Epic recusal motions

Case against Epic Charter Schools co-founders on hold as recusal motions mount

Despite lingering four months without a conclusion, the preliminary hearing for criminally charged Epic Charter Schools co-founders Ben Harris and David Chaney will be...
Evictions Right to Counsel

Right to Counsel program aims to blunt eviction spikes

As evictions continue to rise around America, Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma director Michael Figgins is working hard to get a message out to...
Jeff Myers child neglect

Challenge flag: Jeff Myers child neglect charge revived on appeal

In granting prosecutors' appellate motion Friday, a Garfield County district judge is allowing a child neglect case against former Kingfisher High School football coach...
Ryan Walters Bible directive

Some OKC metro school districts spurn Ryan Walters’ Bible directive, others hesitant

Around the Oklahoma City metro area, public school districts have had mixed responses for how best to comply with a recent directive from State...
marijuana use during pregnancy, PPE settlement

Legal roundup: Mothers’ marijuana rights stand, Freedmen case stayed, PPE settlement pending

As always, numerous consequential court cases bear watching in Oklahoma, and this week saw an appellate court ruling on mothers' medical marijuana rights, a...
county jail

Del City interjects in OKC, OK County jail joust as failed health inspections mount

In the most recent court filing between two warring governments over a location for the new Oklahoma County Jail, the City of OKC's attorneys...

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