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 12, 2020 // Updated: April 12, 2020
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...]
What’s up this week at Oklahoma Policy Institute? The Weekly Wonk shares our most recent publications and other resources to help you stay informed about Oklahoma. Numbers of the Day and Policy Notes are from our daily news briefing, In… Read more [More...]
By: Dave Hamby
April 4, 2020 // Updated: April 4, 2020
Revenue failure estimate nearly doubles to $416 million; Oklahoma gross receipts poised to fall; nearly 1,000 infected in Oklahoma; and more. [More...]
By: Dave Hamby
April 2, 2020 // Updated: April 2, 2020
OK Policy joined seven other organizations in calling for Gov. Stitt to approve 283 commutations to decrease prison overcrowding and reduce the risk of a COVID-19 outbreak.
Amid the state’s growing COVID-19 public health crisis, eight organizations are urging Governor… Read more [More...]
By: Dave Hamby
March 29, 2020 // Updated: March 29, 2020
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Note: During the pandemic, OK Policy will be… Read more [More...]
What’s up this week at Oklahoma Policy Institute? The Weekly Wonk shares our most recent publications and other resources to help you stay informed about Oklahoma. Numbers of the Day and Policy Notes are from our daily news briefing, In… Read more [More...]
By: Dave Hamby
March 28, 2020 // Updated: March 28, 2020
Tired of wait, Oklahoma bypassed FEMA to quickly acquire thousands of COVID-19 virus tests; Oklahoma infections keep climbing as national aid package passes; Groups call on Stitt to implement recommendations to keep Oklahoma inmates, correctional staff safe [More...]
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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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
OK Policy joined seven other organizations in calling for Gov. Stitt to approve 283 commutations to decrease prison overcrowding and reduce the risk of a COVID-19 outbreak.
Amid the state’s growing COVID-19 public health crisis, eight organizations are urging Governor… Read more [More...]
