Author: Dave Hamby

Dave Hamby // dhamby@okpolicy.org

A fourth generation Oklahoman from Pawhuska, Dave Hamby has more than three decades of award-winning communications experience, including for Oklahoma higher education institutions and business organizations. Before joining OK Policy, he oversaw external communications for Rogers State University and The University of Tulsa. He also has worked for Oklahoma State University and the Chamber of Commerce in Fort Smith, Arkansas. A graduate of OSU's journalism program, he was a newspaper reporter at the Southwest Times Record in Fort Smith. Dave joined OK Policy in October 2019.

Recent Articles

New report from OK Policy suggests reforms to improve outcomes for justice-involved youth

By: Dave Hamby
October 21, 2024 // Updated: October 21, 2024
A new OK Policy report examines Oklahoma's youth justice system and suggests reforms to create impactful and transformative change for youth. [More...]

In The Know: New report looks at Oklahoma’s tax voucher program | Voting and election roundup | The impacts of mass deportation

By: Dave Hamby
// Updated: October 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: Grand jury: ‘Gross negligence’ but no criminal actions regarding mismanagement of pandemic ed funds | Judicial retention on 2024 ballot | More

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