Author: Dave Hamby

Dave Hamby // dhamby@okpolicy.org

David Hamby has more than 25 years of experience as an award-winning communicator, including overseeing communication programs for Oklahoma higher education institutions and other organizations. Before joining OK Policy, he was director of public relations for Rogers State University where he managed the school’s external communication programs and served as a member of the president’s leadership team. He served in a similar communications role for five years at the University of Tulsa. He also has worked in communications roles at Oklahoma State University and the Fort Smith Chamber of Commerce in Arkansas. He joined OK Policy in October 2019.

Recent Articles

In The Know: Oklahomans speak out against checking immigration status in schools | Ethics probes into Ryan Walters, Todd Hiett | More than 3,000 bills filed for upcoming session

By: Dave Hamby
January 21, 2025 // Updated: January 21, 2025
In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. OK Policy encourages the support of Oklahoma’s state and local media, which are vital to an informed citizenry. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the… Read more [More...]

In The Know: DOJ says ‘no avenue’ to prosecute those who perpetrated Tulsa Race Massacre | Oklahoma County Jail CEO resigning | Full legislature must approve mental health lawsuit settlement

By: Dave Hamby
January 13, 2025 // Updated: January 13, 2025
In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. OK Policy encourages the support of Oklahoma’s state and local media, which are vital to an informed citizenry. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the… Read more [More...]

Weekly Wonk: Would legislative involvement improve state budget projections? | New OSDE rules would harm children, undermine transparency | Remembering our colleague Roxanne Logan

By: Dave Hamby
January 11, 2025 // Updated: January 11, 2025
What’s up this week at Oklahoma Policy Institute? The Weekly Wonk shares our most recent publications and other resources to help you stay informed about Oklahoma. Numbers of the Day and Policy Notes are from our daily news briefing, In… Read more [More...]

In The Know: DOJ reports says state unnecessarily institutionalizes residents | Osage Nation continues fight to restore its reservation status | State superintendent attempts to connect teachers’ unions with New Orleans terror attack

By: Dave Hamby
January 6, 2025 // Updated: January 6, 2025
In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. OK Policy encourages the support of Oklahoma’s state and local media, which are vital to an informed citizenry. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Muscogee Nation tobacco tax compact extended for three months | Gov. pushes back on reporting of HS graduation requirement change idea | Make 2025 a year of bold action for our children

By: Dave Hamby
January 3, 2025 // Updated: January 3, 2025
In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. OK Policy encourages the support of Oklahoma’s state and local media, which are vital to an informed citizenry. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the… Read more [More...]

In The Know: DOJ sues two DAs to stop prosecuting Indians in Indian Country | AG intervenes, drops charges against OKC cop | What’s your vision for Oklahoma?

By: Dave Hamby
January 2, 2025 // Updated: January 2, 2025
In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. OK Policy encourages the support of Oklahoma’s state and local media, which are vital to an informed citizenry. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the… Read more [More...]

In The Know: First look at FY 26 budget numbers | Gov. appoints former counsel as district judge | Proposed OSDE rule change concerns open records advocates

By: Dave Hamby
December 23, 2024 // Updated: December 23, 2024
In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. OK Policy encourages the support of Oklahoma’s state and local media, which are vital to an informed citizenry. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Canoo closes local facilities, furloughs employees | OSDE unveils new social study standards with Biblical emphasis | Gov. ends telework options for state employees

By: Dave Hamby
December 20, 2024 // Updated: December 20, 2024
In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. OK Policy encourages the support of Oklahoma’s state and local media, which are vital to an informed citizenry. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the… Read more [More...]

Join Our Team as a Regional Organizer, Southwest Region (Winter 2025)

By: Dave Hamby
December 19, 2024 // Updated: January 6, 2025
Regional Organizers support OK Policy in the development and implementation of virtual and community-based advocacy actions that further policy goals. [More...]

In The Know: AG says OK County should be immune for ignoring OKC zoning for new jail | Historic Black towns are part of state’s history | Mass deportations likely won’t ease housing crisis

By: Dave Hamby
December 16, 2024 // Updated: December 16, 2024
In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. OK Policy encourages the support of Oklahoma’s state and local media, which are vital to an informed citizenry. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the… Read more [More...]