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

Weekly Wonk: Eliminate justice-related fees and invest in Oklahoma’s justice system | Community voices needed for people-first policy | Capitol Update

By: Dave Hamby
June 29, 2024 // Updated: June 27, 2024
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: Nearly $1.4M in federal grants unused by state ed. department | Supreme Court to consider gender-affirming care for minors | Eliminate justice-related fees and invest in Oklahoma’s justice system

By: Dave Hamby
June 24, 2024 // Updated: June 24, 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: Contract ending with Oklahoma’s most violent prison | Gov. names third OSU regent pick | Minimum wage should be a living wage | Capitol Update

By: Dave Hamby
June 21, 2024 // Updated: June 21, 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: Fed. judge blocks key provision of HB 1775 | Gov. bans no-bid PR contracts | June 18 election previews | Outside money increases in state elections

By: Dave Hamby
June 17, 2024 // Updated: June 17, 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: Continued reactions to Tulsa Race Massacre lawsuit dismissal | Early voting ongoing for general election primaries | Gov. issues order to shield state from Chinese Communist Party

By: Dave Hamby
June 14, 2024 // Updated: June 14, 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: Judge sides with AG on prohibition on dual office holders | Lawsuit fighting Catholic charter school advances | Anti-immigrant laws punish families, children | Capitol Update

By: Dave Hamby
June 7, 2024 // Updated: June 7, 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: A look back at 2024 regular legislative session | Lawmakers quietly approve $4.1 million to resolve mental health lawsuit | OKC shows increase in homelessness count | Who is a Tribal Citizen?

By: Dave Hamby
June 3, 2024 // Updated: June 3, 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: Lawmakers adjourn regular legislative session | OSDE administrative rules head to governor for approval | 100th anniversary of American Indian citizenship

By: Dave Hamby
May 31, 2024 // Updated: May 31, 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: New anti-immigrant law draws second legal challenge | Open primaries would increase civic engagement | Officials push against using state funds for national publicity for state superintendent

By: Dave Hamby
May 24, 2024 // Updated: May 24, 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...]

OK Policy Statement, Re: Budget Agreement Announced on May 22, 2024

By: Dave Hamby
May 22, 2024 // Updated: May 22, 2024
We are grateful that legislative leaders held extended budget discussions in a public forum this month. This process opened new levels of fiscal transparency that Oklahomans deserve when it comes to seeing how their tax dollars are spent. [More...]