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.
By: Dave Hamby
July 22, 2021 // Updated: July 22, 2021
To hear the concerns of everyday Oklahomans, the Oklahoma Policy Institute will be hosting listening sessions in southwestern and western Oklahoma.
Two listening sessions are planned at the end of the month in Weatherford and Altus:
Tuesday, July 27, 2021,… Read more [More...]
By: Dave Hamby
July 12, 2021 // Updated: July 12, 2021
Lawsuit seeks to reinstate additional pandemic federal unemployment benefits for Oklahomans; State sees rise in suicides during pandemic with rural areas seeing greater increase; Delta variant main concern of health officials in Oklahoma, but its full spread is unclear; State sees rise in suicides during pandemic with rural areas seeing greater increase. [More...]
By: Dave Hamby
July 11, 2021 // Updated: July 10, 2021
Turning the tide on evictions: Using federal aid, support to reduce Oklahoma’s eviction crisis; The human cost of evictions; A look at corrections-focused interim studies (Capitol Update) [More...]
By: Dave Hamby
July 4, 2021 // Updated: July 3, 2021
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...]
By: Dave Hamby
July 1, 2021 // Updated: July 1, 2021
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra visited Tulsa on July 1 to help celebrate Medicaid expansion in Oklahoma, calling it a victory for the 200,000 residents who could now have “peace of mind” through access to life-changing health care. [More...]
By: Dave Hamby
June 27, 2021 // Updated: June 26, 2021
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...]
By: Dave Hamby
June 21, 2021 // Updated: June 28, 2021
Oklahoma children remain in the nation’s bottom 10 when it comes to major health and well-being indicators, according to the 2021 edition of the KIDS COUNT® Data Book published annually by the Annie E. Casey Foundation.
Oklahoma ranks 42nd overall… Read more [More...]
By: Dave Hamby
June 13, 2021 // Updated: June 12, 2021
Session proved a mixed bag for health issues; Working families got a little of the help they needed this session; What comes next after Supreme Court strikes down managed care plan? (Capitol Update); Policy Matters: Expansion enrollment numbers encouraging [More...]
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To hear the concerns of everyday Oklahomans, the Oklahoma Policy Institute will be hosting listening sessions in southwestern and western Oklahoma.
Two listening sessions are planned at the end of the month in Weatherford and Altus:
Tuesday, July 27, 2021,… Read more [More...]
Lawsuit seeks to reinstate additional pandemic federal unemployment benefits for Oklahomans; State sees rise in suicides during pandemic with rural areas seeing greater increase; Delta variant main concern of health officials in Oklahoma, but its full spread is unclear; State sees rise in suicides during pandemic with rural areas seeing greater increase. [More...]
Turning the tide on evictions: Using federal aid, support to reduce Oklahoma’s eviction crisis; The human cost of evictions; A look at corrections-focused interim studies (Capitol Update) [More...]
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra visited Tulsa on July 1 to help celebrate Medicaid expansion in Oklahoma, calling it a victory for the 200,000 residents who could now have “peace of mind” through access to life-changing health care. [More...]
Oklahoma children remain in the nation’s bottom 10 when it comes to major health and well-being indicators, according to the 2021 edition of the KIDS COUNT® Data Book published annually by the Annie E. Casey Foundation.
Oklahoma ranks 42nd overall… Read more [More...]
The Oklahoma Policy Institute has announced the addition of three new members for its board of directors. [More...]
