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: Public meeting on budget hearings slated for Monday | Report finds lax staff oversight in Lawton prison murder | Every eligible citizen should have opportunity to exercise voting rights

By: Dave Hamby
May 3, 2024 // Updated: May 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: Emergency declared for 12 counties following weekend tornadoes | Gov. weighs signing anti-immigrant bills as students, Catholic leaders speak out | Gov. calls recent audit a political attack

By: Dave Hamby
April 29, 2024 // Updated: April 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...]

Weekly Wonk: Finding hope in college students, new professionals | Competing budget transparency efforts may have process more confusing than ever | More

By: Dave Hamby
April 27, 2024 // Updated: April 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: Woman arrested at OSDE meeting | Faith leaders, residents protest immigration bill | Treat talks strained relationship with governor | Finding hope in the future

By: Dave Hamby
April 26, 2024 // Updated: April 26, 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: Debunking the myth that unhoused folks are from out of town | Questions Oklahomans should ask lawmakers about new anti-immigrant bill | Where House, Senate stand on budget

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

Weekly Wonk: Voter-approved reforms haven’t been given chance to work | Who is looking out for us? | Policy notes and numbers

By: Dave Hamby
April 20, 2024 // Updated: April 20, 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: 29th anniversary of OKC bombing | Controversial anti-immigrant bill advances from House | Law to change graduation requirements nearing final approval

By: Dave Hamby
April 19, 2024 // Updated: April 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: Bill tightening initiative petition requirements goes for governor’s signature | Looking at education budget discussions | Voter-approved justice reforms haven’t been given chance to work

By: Dave Hamby
April 18, 2024 // Updated: April 18, 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: Gov. calls exodus of State Ed. Department staff “a good thing,” says some tribes owe for turnpike fees | Signature collection to begin for min. wage state question | Imagining an Oklahoma without taxes

By: Dave Hamby
April 15, 2024 // Updated: April 15, 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: Top state lawmakers plan to introduce a Texas-style immigration bill | Signature drive for min. wage state question to start Tuesday | Right to counsel for tenants

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