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: SQ 834 focuses on changing one word in state Constitution | Low-income renters have little recourse against bad landlords | Indigenous Peoples’ Day

By: Dave Hamby
October 14, 2024 // Updated: October 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: Mental health commissioner outlines new strategic plan | Today is voting registration deadline | 2025 state budget highlights

By: Dave Hamby
October 11, 2024 // Updated: October 11, 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: Records conceal Gov’s aircraft travel information | Court should be last resort for truancy | How zoning impacts affordable housing

By: Dave Hamby
October 7, 2024 // Updated: October 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: OSDE bid documents point towards ‘Trump Bible’ | Supreme Court will decide if Glossip execution will move forward | Fact sheets for upcoming state questions

By: Dave Hamby
October 4, 2024 // Updated: October 4, 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: Where did funds for school Bibles purchase come from? | Corp. Commission legal battles continue | National Day of Remembrance for Indian Boarding Schools

By: Dave Hamby
September 30, 2024 // Updated: September 30, 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: Firearm training for teachers, $3 million for Bibles in Oklahoma schools | State executes a man for a 1992 killing despite board recommending his life be spared | Housing as a human right

By: Dave Hamby
September 27, 2024 // Updated: September 27, 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: Which schools are getting paid with new tax credit? | How much are taxpayers paying to defend Ryan Walters, OSDE? | Voter roll maintenance

By: Dave Hamby
September 23, 2024 // Updated: September 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: House committee calls for investigation into abuse involving state agencies | More lawmakers ask for Hiett to be disqualified from OCC cases | Oklahoma ranks 50th for health care funding

By: Dave Hamby
September 17, 2024 // Updated: September 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: Report: State grand jury investigating Ryan Walters, spending pandemic relief funds | Barriers to divorce may endanger lives | Naloxone program to end | Oklahoma should adopt IRS Direct File

By: Dave Hamby
September 16, 2024 // Updated: September 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...]

In The Know: New data shows Oklahoma ranks as sixth poorest state | Court filing reveals former Norman teacher’s certificate revoked over law the state largely cannot enforce | LOFT: State Medicaid spending among nation’s lowest during pandemic

By: Dave Hamby
September 13, 2024 // Updated: September 13, 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...]