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

In The Know: Parental tax credit program has no standards for accreditation | State Ed. Board, lawmakers still at odds over executive sessions | Former Norman HS teacher’s certificate revoked two years later

By: Dave Hamby
August 23, 2024 // Updated: August 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: AG directs state ed. dept to distribute school security funds | Oklahoma ranks 48th nationally for women’s health | Skiatook HS pulls assignment on Christianity after Osage family protests | Newly reformed Interagency Council on Homelessness needed now more than ever

By: Dave Hamby
August 19, 2024 // Updated: August 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: Legislative group to investigate state ed. dept. spending | Outside political spending in state elections | Fact check on gov.’s comments on grocery sales tax

By: Dave Hamby
August 16, 2024 // Updated: August 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: Sheriff: New anti-immigrant law puts politics over policy | State ed. dept. sitting on funds for emergency asthma inhalers | A Republican lawmaker opens discussion for Walters’ impeachment

By: Dave Hamby
August 12, 2024 // Updated: August 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: Lawmakers pushing back on state ed. dept.’s recapture of school safety funds | Ethical questions from state regulators accepting money from those they regulate | EV carmaker Canoo facing multiple lawsuits

By: Dave Hamby
August 9, 2024 // Updated: August 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: AG’s office looking at potential meeting act violation by state ed. board | City of Tulsa creates reparations committee for race massacre | Stop using our children as political pawns

By: Dave Hamby
August 2, 2024 // Updated: August 2, 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: AG: Lawmakers can attend closed meetings | Groping allegations leveled against corp. commissioner | Undocumented immigrants contribute $227M in Oklahoma taxes a year

By: Dave Hamby
July 30, 2024 // Updated: July 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: Minimum wage for state workers increased | Women’s health care in state among nation’s worst | Review of Tribal-State Policy in 2024 #okleg

By: Dave Hamby
July 29, 2024 // Updated: July 29, 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: Judge bans enforcement of Oklahoma Energy Discrimination Act | Tulsa Co. takes over juvenile center following allegations, noncompliance | Inflation and low wages squeeze everyday Oklahomans

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

In The Know: Tulsa Co. Commissioners to discuss new youth justice center leadership | Several Oklahoma schools won’t follow order to teach Bible | OKC bombing can offer lessons for today’s political environment

By: Dave Hamby
July 19, 2024 // Updated: July 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...]