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: Homeschool moms speak out against tax credit bills | Oklahoma to vote on first religious charter school in US | Capitol Update

By: Dave Hamby
April 11, 2023 // Updated: April 11, 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: Federal law can strengthen Oklahoma health care | Mexican Consulate in OKC | Reimagining economic development | Capitol Update

By: Dave Hamby
March 25, 2023 // Updated: March 25, 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] Major economic development package on fast track | Calculating overdue investments from SQ 781 | AG fires outside counsel on opioid cases

By: Dave Hamby
February 28, 2023 // Updated: February 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: Ed. budget hearing | AG exonerates former cabinet secretary | Lawmakers should focus on Oklahoma’s pressing needs

By: Dave Hamby
February 2, 2023 // Updated: February 2, 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...]

OK Policy Names Shiloh Kantz as Executive Director

By: Dave Hamby
October 21, 2022 // Updated: November 8, 2022
The Oklahoma Policy Institute Board of Directors has named Shiloh Kantz — the organization’s longest tenured staff member — as its executive director to lead the organization as it fulfills its mission to deliver non-partisan research, data analysis, and advocacy… Read more [More...]

Statement about recommendations to expand pregnancy coverage, postpartum care

By: Dave Hamby
September 13, 2022 // Updated: September 13, 2022
Expanding health care access for pregnant Oklahomans is an important next step to help ensure the health and well-being for our state’s children and families.  OK Policy applauds the proposals made by the Oklahoma Health Care Authority and recommended by… Read more [More...]

[In The Know] PAC funds in Oklahoma elections | Addressing Oklahoma’s teacher shortage | More

By: Dave Hamby
August 15, 2022 // Updated: August 15, 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] 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...]