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: Many school districts not using PragerU materials | School board races seeing increase in cash, politics | Future of the state Ethics Commission? | Tribal, state relations

By: Dave Hamby
September 11, 2023 // Updated: September 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: Oklahomans deserve more than incremental justice reform | Removing barriers for workforce development | Capitol Update

By: Dave Hamby
September 9, 2023 // Updated: September 9, 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: Taxpayers paid $22k for inflammatory education video | Gov., tribal officials sound off on tribal, state relations | Economist: Recession still a possibility

By: Dave Hamby
September 8, 2023 // Updated: September 8, 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: Gov’s pick for Native American liaison raises concerns from tribes | Cover-up alleged in Pottawatomie County jail deaths | Ed Dept. announces PragerU partnership | Capitol Update

By: Dave Hamby
September 6, 2023 // Updated: September 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: Time to revisit state education governance | Tax isn’t a four-letter word | Sales Tax Relief Credit | More

By: Dave Hamby
September 2, 2023 // Updated: September 2, 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: Some rural counties left out of DHS office modernization | Ballot language and the state question process | What rising COVID numbers mean in state

By: Dave Hamby
September 1, 2023 // Updated: September 1, 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: House Democrats request bipartisan committee to investigate state superintendent | State bank fined for discriminatory loan practices | National Guard border deployment cost: $825,000

By: Dave Hamby
August 30, 2023 // Updated: August 30, 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: Officials call for end of dangerous rhetoric about education | Questions arise about campaign contribution to Tulsa school board race | Gov. intervenes in criminal appeal

By: Dave Hamby
August 28, 2023 // Updated: August 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...]

Weekly Wonk: Gov.’s statements on income tax are short-sighted | Oklahoma must address affordable housing crisis | Capitol Update | More

By: Dave Hamby
August 26, 2023 // Updated: August 28, 2023
Weekly Wonk, Aug 27 * Eliminating income tax would be short-sighted, ignore realities of governing * Oklahoma must address affordable housing crisis * Housing town halls in Ada, Edmond * Legislative priorities survey * Capitol Update [More...]

In The Know: State ed board raises TPS accreditation status; superintendent warns district: ‘Do not test me’ | Gov. speaks about tribal sovereignty, school vouchers | More

By: Dave Hamby
August 25, 2023 // Updated: August 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...]