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
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...]
By: Dave Hamby
May 31, 2020 // Updated: May 31, 2020
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
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: August 21, 2025
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: August 21, 2025
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...]
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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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
