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: Tulsa Co. juvenile center on probation, judge to be replaced | Oklahoma Co. Jail ‘soap opera’ | Ammo vending machines debut in grocery stores

By: Dave Hamby
July 12, 2024 // Updated: July 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...]

Weekly Wonk: Eliminate justice-related fees and invest in Oklahoma’s justice system | Community voices needed for people-first policy | Capitol Update

By: Dave Hamby
June 29, 2024 // Updated: June 27, 2024
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 $1.4M in federal grants unused by state ed. department | Supreme Court to consider gender-affirming care for minors | Eliminate justice-related fees and invest in Oklahoma’s justice system

By: Dave Hamby
June 24, 2024 // Updated: June 24, 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: Contract ending with Oklahoma’s most violent prison | Gov. names third OSU regent pick | Minimum wage should be a living wage | Capitol Update

By: Dave Hamby
June 21, 2024 // Updated: June 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: Fed. judge blocks key provision of HB 1775 | Gov. bans no-bid PR contracts | June 18 election previews | Outside money increases in state elections

By: Dave Hamby
June 17, 2024 // Updated: June 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: Continued reactions to Tulsa Race Massacre lawsuit dismissal | Early voting ongoing for general election primaries | Gov. issues order to shield state from Chinese Communist Party

By: Dave Hamby
June 14, 2024 // Updated: June 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: Judge sides with AG on prohibition on dual office holders | Lawsuit fighting Catholic charter school advances | Anti-immigrant laws punish families, children | Capitol Update

By: Dave Hamby
June 7, 2024 // Updated: June 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: A look back at 2024 regular legislative session | Lawmakers quietly approve $4.1 million to resolve mental health lawsuit | OKC shows increase in homelessness count | Who is a Tribal Citizen?

By: Dave Hamby
June 3, 2024 // Updated: June 3, 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 adjourn regular legislative session | OSDE administrative rules head to governor for approval | 100th anniversary of American Indian citizenship

By: Dave Hamby
May 31, 2024 // Updated: May 31, 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 anti-immigrant law draws second legal challenge | Open primaries would increase civic engagement | Officials push against using state funds for national publicity for state superintendent

By: Dave Hamby
May 24, 2024 // Updated: May 24, 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...]