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: Gov.’s sports betting plan surprises lawmakers, tribes | Addressing state’s housing needs | PragerU getting foothold in schools

By: Dave Hamby
November 6, 2023 // Updated: November 6, 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: Oklahoma should invest in youth justice | Fear is an ineffective policy tool | Gov. should work with tribes on tax issues

By: Dave Hamby
November 4, 2023 // Updated: November 4, 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: New laws go into effect today | Oklahoma among most food insecure states | Interim study focuses on youth justice

By: Dave Hamby
November 1, 2023 // Updated: November 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...]

Weekly Wonk: Private school vouchers and the art of political makeovers | Revisiting the minimum wage | OK Wellness Watch

By: Dave Hamby
October 28, 2023 // Updated: October 28, 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: Former governors urge the governor to cooperate with tribes | Lawmakers examine youth justice issues | Changing electric rate setting | OK Wellness Watch

By: Dave Hamby
October 27, 2023 // Updated: October 27, 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: OTC approves private school voucher rules | Child labor not path to addressing workforce shortages | State joins social media lawsuit

By: Dave Hamby
October 25, 2023 // Updated: October 25, 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: AG sues over religious charter school | Poll: Oklahomans wary of tax cuts | Dark money influencing state elections | More

By: Dave Hamby
October 23, 2023 // Updated: October 23, 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: State budget process: How the sausage gets made | OK Wellness Watch event | Teen mental health | more

By: Dave Hamby
October 21, 2023 // Updated: October 21, 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: Examining the current state budget process | Drug treatment courts | Lawmakers study AI | More

By: Dave Hamby
October 17, 2023 // Updated: October 17, 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: Eliminating state income tax faces challenges | Board chair refuses to sign religious charter school contract | ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ | More

By: Dave Hamby
October 16, 2023 // Updated: October 16, 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...]