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] Schools continuing academic recovery from pandemic | Tribal gaming in Oklahoma | Improving children’s futures requires long-term investment today

By: Dave Hamby
August 12, 2022 // Updated: August 12, 2022
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] Lawmaker calls for teacher retention bonuses | Sports gambling in Oklahoma? | Oklahoma’s children deserve better

By: Dave Hamby
August 11, 2022 // Updated: August 11, 2022
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...]

OK Policy announces new board leadership, interim executive director 

By: Dave Hamby
August 10, 2022 // Updated: October 21, 2022
The Oklahoma Policy Institute is excited to announce new board leadership and an interim executive director following the recent departure of former executive director Ahniwake Rose for a position at a national organization. The new leadership for the OK Policy… Read more [More...]

[In The Know] Oklahoma still lags nation for child well-being | State sues over management of COVID relief program | Are red states bad for business?

By: Dave Hamby
August 8, 2022 // Updated: August 8, 2022
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...]

2022 KIDS COUNT Report Shows Oklahoma Ranks 40th for Child Well-Being, Still Lags Nation

By: Dave Hamby
// Updated: August 8, 2022
Data from 2020 show nearly 1 in 8 Oklahoma children reported anxiety or depression, according to new Annie E. Casey Foundation report 2022 KIDS COUNT Data Book Oklahoma 2022 KIDS COUNT Fact Sheet Oklahoma KIDS COUNT Data Map dashboard —… Read more [More...]

[In The Know] Judge allows Tulsa Race Massacre lawsuit to advance | Investigation found Tulsa schools didn’t directly violate HB 1775 | More

By: Dave Hamby
August 5, 2022 // Updated: August 5, 2022
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] Kansas abortion vote & Oklahoma | Uninsured rate hits record low | Record state savings | One-size-fits-all tax cuts hurt most

By: Dave Hamby
August 4, 2022 // Updated: August 4, 2022
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] Epic co-founders poured money into state politics | Anti-corruption PAC funded by dark money | U.S. Senate candidate debate

By: Dave Hamby
August 3, 2022 // Updated: August 3, 2022
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] Funding voter-approved justice reforms | Modernizing the school funding formula | Report: Investors bought 1/4 of Oklahoma homes

By: Dave Hamby
August 2, 2022 // Updated: August 2, 2022
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] Questions remain after school district punishments | Public housing | Voucher bill expect to make a comeback

By: Dave Hamby
August 1, 2022 // Updated: August 1, 2022
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...]