Author: Dave Hamby

Dave Hamby // dhamby@okpolicy.org

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.

Recent Articles

In The Know: State Ed Board agenda put on hold after AG removes outside attorney | Biden to apologize for Native American boarding school history | Reimagining Youth Justice in Oklahoma video

By: Dave Hamby
October 25, 2024 // Updated: October 25, 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 OK Policy report examines state’s youth justice system | Lawmakers study ‘properly administered’ corporal punishment | Former AG urges to remove politics from judiciary

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

New report from OK Policy suggests reforms to improve outcomes for justice-involved youth

By: Dave Hamby
October 21, 2024 // Updated: October 21, 2024
A new OK Policy report examines Oklahoma's youth justice system and suggests reforms to create impactful and transformative change for youth. [More...]

In The Know: New report looks at Oklahoma’s tax voucher program | Voting and election roundup | The impacts of mass deportation

By: Dave Hamby
// Updated: October 21, 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: Grand jury: ‘Gross negligence’ but no criminal actions regarding mismanagement of pandemic ed funds | Judicial retention on 2024 ballot | More

By: Dave Hamby
October 16, 2024 // Updated: October 16, 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: SQ 834 focuses on changing one word in state Constitution | Low-income renters have little recourse against bad landlords | Indigenous Peoples’ Day

By: Dave Hamby
October 14, 2024 // Updated: October 14, 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: Mental health commissioner outlines new strategic plan | Today is voting registration deadline | 2025 state budget highlights

By: Dave Hamby
October 11, 2024 // Updated: October 11, 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: Records conceal Gov’s aircraft travel information | Court should be last resort for truancy | How zoning impacts affordable housing

By: Dave Hamby
October 7, 2024 // Updated: October 7, 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: OSDE bid documents point towards ‘Trump Bible’ | Supreme Court will decide if Glossip execution will move forward | Fact sheets for upcoming state questions

By: Dave Hamby
October 4, 2024 // Updated: October 4, 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: Where did funds for school Bibles purchase come from? | Corp. Commission legal battles continue | National Day of Remembrance for Indian Boarding Schools

By: Dave Hamby
September 30, 2024 // Updated: September 30, 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...]