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: State has shared no improvement proposals for Tulsa schools | Initiative petition process is vital to democracy | More

By: Dave Hamby
August 9, 2023 // Updated: August 9, 2023
In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the Oklahoma Policy Institute. Some stories included here are behind paywall or require subscription. OK Policy encourages the support… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Gov.’s lawsuit against legislative leaders | School lunch debt returns | ‘Get politics out of education’ | More

By: Dave Hamby
August 7, 2023 // Updated: August 7, 2023
In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the Oklahoma Policy Institute. Some stories included here are behind paywall or require subscription. OK Policy encourages the support… Read more [More...]

Weekly Wonk: Expanding access to housing | Back-to-school not rosy for all families | Capitol Update | Business rankings show cracks in foundation

By: Dave Hamby
August 5, 2023 // Updated: August 5, 2023
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 $2 million spent on state’s legal fees on gaming lawsuits | Rural hospitals at risk of closing | Back-to-school not rosy for all Oklahoma families | More

By: Dave Hamby
August 4, 2023 // Updated: August 4, 2023
In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the Oklahoma Policy Institute. Some stories included here are behind paywall or require subscription. OK Policy encourages the support… Read more [More...]

Weekly Wonk: Health Information Exchange | Weak politicians weaponize differences | Together OK Listening Sessions

By: Dave Hamby
July 29, 2023 // Updated: July 29, 2023
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: Tulsa Public Schools’ accreditation decision in limbo | Oklahoma school report cards | Turnpike Authority blocking public comments

By: Dave Hamby
July 28, 2023 // Updated: July 28, 2023
In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the Oklahoma Policy Institute. Some stories included here are behind paywall or require subscription. OK Policy encourages the support… Read more [More...]

In The Know: AG enters federal lawsuit over tribal gaming compacts | Ryan Walters grilled at Lawton event | State Sec. of Ed resigns

By: Dave Hamby
July 26, 2023 // Updated: July 26, 2023
In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the Oklahoma Policy Institute. Some stories included here are behind paywall or require subscription. OK Policy encourages the support… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Senate overrides veto of compact bills | Walters threatens Tulsa school accreditation | Christian nationalism on rise

By: Dave Hamby
July 24, 2023 // Updated: July 24, 2023
In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the Oklahoma Policy Institute. Some stories included here are behind paywall or require subscription. OK Policy encourages the support… Read more [More...]

[Weekly Wonk] Criminal justice reform | Busting the bootstrap myth | Oklahoma needs strong Ethics Commission

By: Dave Hamby
July 22, 2023 // Updated: July 22, 2023
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...]

Weekly Wonk: Summer months bring hungry Oklahoma children | Revenue reductions in FY24 | More

By: Dave Hamby
July 8, 2023 // Updated: July 8, 2023
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...]