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
June 24, 2020 // Updated: June 24, 2020
Organizations show impact of proposed initiative to cover more people and draw down more federal dollars
Medicaid expansion in Oklahoma will create jobs, help the state budget and change lives, according to two new reports released by the Oklahoma Policy… Read more [More...]
By: Dave Hamby
June 22, 2020 // Updated: June 22, 2020
Oklahoma children continue to lag behind most states when it comes to major health and well-being indicators, according to the 2020 edition of the KIDS COUNT® Data Book published annually by the Annie E. Casey Foundation.
Oklahoma ranks 45th overall… Read more [More...]
By: Dave Hamby
June 21, 2020 // Updated: June 21, 2020
During this economic crisis we want people to work. Let’s give them the tools to do it; Current events demonstrate need for task force reviewing community policing standards; Accurate census count vital to business, industry; Black Wall Street's legacy. [More...]
By: Dave Hamby
June 19, 2020 // Updated: June 19, 2020
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...]
By: Dave Hamby
June 14, 2020 // Updated: June 13, 2020
Policy Matters: Budgets should reflect community values; Capitol Update: Building a new momentum; SoonerCare 2.0 federal comment period now open. [More...]
By: Dave Hamby
June 12, 2020 // Updated: June 14, 2021
The Oklahoma Policy Institute elected new board officers during its June 12 board meeting.
Incoming board officers will be serving a two-year term for the following offices:
Chair: Dr. Joseph Siano of Norman, who serves as associate executive director of… Read more [More...]
By: Dave Hamby
June 8, 2020 // Updated: June 8, 2020
Protests continuing in communities across Oklahoma; Gov. Stitt hosts televised discussion on race; COVID-19 cases up 8% during Phase 3; Capitol Update: Building a new momentum. [More...]
By: Dave Hamby
June 7, 2020 // Updated: June 7, 2020
Addressing systemic racism; Ask OK Policy: A 2020 Legislative session overview (video); A first look at the 2021 state budget; Unemployment insurance is critical need during difficult times. [More...]
By: Dave Hamby
June 5, 2020 // Updated: June 5, 2020
Unemployment in most metro areas tops 15%, data shows; Progress made in clearing jobless claims backlog, but agency declines to say how many awaiting a call back; These hospitals pinned their hope on private management companies. Now they're deeper in debt; Legislative leaders ask state Supreme Court to intervene in tribal gaming lawsuit. [More...]
By: Dave Hamby
June 1, 2020 // Updated: June 1, 2020
Thousands of Oklahomans protest racism, police brutality; 99th anniversary of Tulsa Race Massacre commemorated; Oklahoma pulls plug on plan to expand Medicaid by July 1. [More...]
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Organizations show impact of proposed initiative to cover more people and draw down more federal dollars
Medicaid expansion in Oklahoma will create jobs, help the state budget and change lives, according to two new reports released by the Oklahoma Policy… Read more [More...]
Oklahoma children continue to lag behind most states when it comes to major health and well-being indicators, according to the 2020 edition of the KIDS COUNT® Data Book published annually by the Annie E. Casey Foundation.
Oklahoma ranks 45th overall… Read more [More...]
During this economic crisis we want people to work. Let’s give them the tools to do it; Current events demonstrate need for task force reviewing community policing standards; Accurate census count vital to business, industry; Black Wall Street's legacy. [More...]
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...]
Protests continuing in communities across Oklahoma; Gov. Stitt hosts televised discussion on race; COVID-19 cases up 8% during Phase 3; Capitol Update: Building a new momentum. [More...]
Unemployment in most metro areas tops 15%, data shows; Progress made in clearing jobless claims backlog, but agency declines to say how many awaiting a call back; These hospitals pinned their hope on private management companies. Now they're deeper in debt; Legislative leaders ask state Supreme Court to intervene in tribal gaming lawsuit. [More...]
