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
April 19, 2020 // Updated: April 19, 2020
Flood of evictions expected to hit Oklahoma; Remembering the OKC Bombing 25 years later; COVID-19 restrictions ignite fears endemic to U.S. history, culture. [More...]
Statement: Thousands of Oklahomans speak out against Governor’s health care proposal; Oklahoma’s working families need a tax cut; Economic recovery payments will help many, but not all. [More...]
By: Dave Hamby
April 18, 2020 // Updated: April 18, 2020
Gov. Stitt sets SQ 802 election date on Medicaid expansion; some Oklahoma businesses may reopen in May, officials say; a sudden rise in coronavirus cases is hitting rural states without stay-at-home orders. [More...]
By: Dave Hamby
April 16, 2020 // Updated: April 16, 2020
During the past 30 days, thousands of Oklahomans have spoken out against Gov. Stitt’s health care proposal, which would implement health care barriers that could keep more than 200,000 Oklahomans from being able to see a doctor or even fill a prescription. [More...]
By: Dave Hamby
April 12, 2020 // Updated: April 13, 2020
Budget feud caused by anger over bill to create rural broadband council, sources say; state agencies struggle as fees, fines and ticket sales crater during pandemic; who is and isn’t running for Oklahoma’s Legislature - what you should know. [More...]
Gov. Kevin Stitt’s health care proposal is a bad choice for Oklahoma; the Federal Government has taken significant action to shore up the unemployment insurance program — and there’s more Oklahoma can do; Oklahoma’s prisons and jails require executive action to combat COVID-19. [More...]
By: Dave Hamby
April 11, 2020 // Updated: April 11, 2020
Leaders say the state is well-equipped for surge; tribes ask for statewide shelter-in-place order; Stitt signs over 450 commutations, reduces prison overcrowding during COVID-19 pandemic. [More...]
By: Dave Hamby
April 10, 2020 // Updated: April 10, 2020
Stitt signs 2 of 3 bills to avoid April cuts, blames #okleg for ‘politics’; Impact of coronavirus on Oklahomans of color unclear with incomplete data. [More...]
By: Dave Hamby
April 5, 2020 // Updated: April 5, 2020
Four additional people have died from COVID-19 and 27 more people have been hospitalized as confirmed cases reach 1,159 in Oklahoma; Poll: Vast majority of Oklahomans sheltering in place, say normal life is months away. [More...]
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Flood of evictions expected to hit Oklahoma; Remembering the OKC Bombing 25 years later; COVID-19 restrictions ignite fears endemic to U.S. history, culture. [More...]
Statement: Thousands of Oklahomans speak out against Governor’s health care proposal; Oklahoma’s working families need a tax cut; Economic recovery payments will help many, but not all. [More...]
Gov. Stitt sets SQ 802 election date on Medicaid expansion; some Oklahoma businesses may reopen in May, officials say; a sudden rise in coronavirus cases is hitting rural states without stay-at-home orders. [More...]
During the past 30 days, thousands of Oklahomans have spoken out against Gov. Stitt’s health care proposal, which would implement health care barriers that could keep more than 200,000 Oklahomans from being able to see a doctor or even fill a prescription. [More...]
Stitt signs 2 of 3 bills to avoid April cuts, blames #okleg for ‘politics’; Impact of coronavirus on Oklahomans of color unclear with incomplete data. [More...]
