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: Legislative maneuver reintroduces proposal for schools to hire chaplains | Battle between governor and AG continues with new legal filings | Expanding the state board of ed?

By: Dave Hamby
April 10, 2024 // Updated: April 10, 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: Court to decide whether AG can intervene in tribal gaming lawsuit | Oklahoma may adopt Texas-style immigration law | Rising rents, evictions linked to premature deaths

By: Dave Hamby
April 9, 2024 // Updated: April 9, 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 would limit state question process | 50 lawmakers get no opposition in candidate filing period | Prison homicides twice as high as previously reported | More

By: Dave Hamby
April 8, 2024 // Updated: April 8, 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: State court rules that Osage Reservation was disestablished | What’s driving budget impasse between House, Senate? | Count shows increase of homelessness in Tulsa | Long waitlists for child care

By: Dave Hamby
April 5, 2024 // Updated: April 5, 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 federal data shows Oklahoma among poorest states | OK Supreme Court turns down rehearing request on min. wage petition | Tulsa Race Massacre survivors appeal | Capitol Update

By: Dave Hamby
April 2, 2024 // Updated: April 2, 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: Criminalizing homelessness is harmful, ineffective | Gov vetoes bill giving nurses more medical authority | Statewide filing period to begin Wednesday

By: Dave Hamby
April 1, 2024 // Updated: April 1, 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 says ‘suck it up’ after executions put strain on prison staff | No attorneys left in State Ed. Dept.? | School board elections on Tuesday

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

In The Know: Fact check on Oklahoma’s larceny rate | Legislative session at the halfway point | Lawmakers should respect the will of the people

By: Dave Hamby
March 25, 2024 // Updated: March 25, 2024
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: DA says charges not warranted in Nex Benedict school fight | Governor urges delay of casino gaming compacts | Chinese diplomat’s visit to Oklahoma raises concerns

By: Dave Hamby
March 22, 2024 // Updated: March 22, 2024
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: President: Nex Benedict ‘should still be here with us’ | Bill would close some loopholes in private school tax credit | Abortion drug bill passes House | Child Tax Credit vital

By: Dave Hamby
March 15, 2024 // Updated: March 15, 2024
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...]