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.
By: Dave Hamby
May 29, 2020 // Updated: May 29, 2020
Saturday school days approved for next school year in Oklahoma; COVID-19 infections rise inside two federal lockups in Oklahoma; Health department: State quadruples testing in May, positive results drop below 4%; How does Oklahoma count coronavirus recoveries? It’s not an exact science. [More...]
By: Dave Hamby
May 28, 2020 // Updated: May 31, 2020
The business case for Medicaid expansion; Medicaid expansion campaign kicks off with ads, tour; Rebuilding America: How will life in Oklahoma look after COVID-19?; Mask wearers facing partisan divide. [More...]
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...]
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Saturday school days approved for next school year in Oklahoma; COVID-19 infections rise inside two federal lockups in Oklahoma; Health department: State quadruples testing in May, positive results drop below 4%; How does Oklahoma count coronavirus recoveries? It’s not an exact science. [More...]
The business case for Medicaid expansion; Medicaid expansion campaign kicks off with ads, tour; Rebuilding America: How will life in Oklahoma look after COVID-19?; Mask wearers facing partisan divide. [More...]
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...]
