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
May 24, 2020 // Updated: May 24, 2020
Gov. Stitt turns his back on thousands of Oklahomans who need health insurance due to pandemic; Pandemic highlights importance of child care, which is vital to Oklahoma's economic recovery. [More...]
By: Dave Hamby
May 21, 2020 // Updated: May 21, 2020
Thousands of Oklahomans lost their health care when they lost their jobs during this pandemic. Gov. Stitt recognized the enormity of their losses, then turned his back on them by vetoing a bill that would have brought much-needed health care… Read more [More...]
By: Dave Hamby
May 17, 2020 // Updated: May 17, 2020
A look at rebuilding Oklahoma; our growing eviction crisis; using education CARES funds to support all children; supporting child care is vital for rebuilding economy. [More...]
By: Dave Hamby
May 16, 2020 // Updated: May 16, 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 may be behind paywall or require subscription. OK Policy encourages the support of… Read more [More...]
By: Dave Hamby
May 10, 2020 // Updated: May 10, 2020
Gov. Kevin Stitt’s political honeymoon appears over; Unemployment climbing to record highs, Oklahomans grow frustrated with unemployment system. [More...]
Taking a closer look at the fast-tracked legislative process that cemented barriers to voting safely; SNAP is a critical piece of our pandemic response, and Congress needs to give it a boost. [More...]
By: Dave Hamby
May 9, 2020 // Updated: May 9, 2020
New voting law likened to poll tax by critics; Oklahoma Legislature's budget bill was crafted with possible veto override in mind; Oklahoma starts to reopen, as battle against the coronavirus in nursing homes mounts. [More...]
By: Dave Hamby
May 6, 2020 // Updated: May 6, 2020
Statement, attributable to OK Policy Executive Director Ahniwake Rose:
The Oklahoma House on Wednesday played ‘three-bill monte’ with legislation that would keep many Oklahomans from voting safely. The legislative changes, made just minutes before floor debate began, appeared to be… Read more [More...]
Lawmakers on Wednesday moved proposed new absentee voter requirements into a different bill SB 210, which was previously an unrelated bill until today’s amendment. The change was made less than an hour before the House session convened.
The House had… Read more [More...]
By: Dave Hamby
May 5, 2020 // Updated: May 5, 2020
Just a day after the Oklahoma Supreme Court removed barriers to absentee voting, the Oklahoma Legislature is quietly advancing a bill to make it harder to vote by mail. The Oklahoma House will consider SB 1779 as soon as Wednesday.… Read more [More...]
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Gov. Stitt turns his back on thousands of Oklahomans who need health insurance due to pandemic; Pandemic highlights importance of child care, which is vital to Oklahoma's economic recovery. [More...]
Thousands of Oklahomans lost their health care when they lost their jobs during this pandemic. Gov. Stitt recognized the enormity of their losses, then turned his back on them by vetoing a bill that would have brought much-needed health care… Read more [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 may be behind paywall or require subscription. OK Policy encourages the support of… Read more [More...]
Gov. Kevin Stitt’s political honeymoon appears over; Unemployment climbing to record highs, Oklahomans grow frustrated with unemployment system. [More...]
