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: Woman arrested at OSDE meeting | Faith leaders, residents protest immigration bill | Treat talks strained relationship with governor | Finding hope in the future

By: Dave Hamby
April 26, 2024 // Updated: April 26, 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: Debunking the myth that unhoused folks are from out of town | Questions Oklahomans should ask lawmakers about new anti-immigrant bill | Where House, Senate stand on budget

By: Dave Hamby
April 22, 2024 // Updated: April 22, 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...]

Weekly Wonk: Voter-approved reforms haven’t been given chance to work | Who is looking out for us? | Policy notes and numbers

By: Dave Hamby
April 20, 2024 // Updated: April 20, 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: 29th anniversary of OKC bombing | Controversial anti-immigrant bill advances from House | Law to change graduation requirements nearing final approval

By: Dave Hamby
April 19, 2024 // Updated: April 19, 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: Bill tightening initiative petition requirements goes for governor’s signature | Looking at education budget discussions | Voter-approved justice reforms haven’t been given chance to work

By: Dave Hamby
April 18, 2024 // Updated: April 18, 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: Gov. calls exodus of State Ed. Department staff “a good thing,” says some tribes owe for turnpike fees | Signature collection to begin for min. wage state question | Imagining an Oklahoma without taxes

By: Dave Hamby
April 15, 2024 // Updated: April 15, 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: Top state lawmakers plan to introduce a Texas-style immigration bill | Signature drive for min. wage state question to start Tuesday | Right to counsel for tenants

By: Dave Hamby
April 12, 2024 // Updated: April 12, 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: Legislative maneuver reintroduces proposal for schools to hire chaplains | Battle between governor and AG continues with new legal filings | Expanding the state board of ed?

By: Dave Hamby
April 10, 2024 // Updated: April 10, 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: Court to decide whether AG can intervene in tribal gaming lawsuit | Oklahoma may adopt Texas-style immigration law | Rising rents, evictions linked to premature deaths

By: Dave Hamby
April 9, 2024 // Updated: April 9, 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: Bill would limit state question process | 50 lawmakers get no opposition in candidate filing period | Prison homicides twice as high as previously reported | More

By: Dave Hamby
April 8, 2024 // Updated: April 8, 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...]