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
February 7, 2025 // Updated: February 7, 2025
In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. OK Policy encourages the support of Oklahoma’s state and local media, which are vital to an informed citizenry. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the… Read more [More...]
By: Dave Hamby
February 3, 2025 // Updated: February 3, 2025
In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. OK Policy encourages the support of Oklahoma’s state and local media, which are vital to an informed citizenry. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the… Read more [More...]
During today’s State of the State address, the governor is expected to renew his call for cutting taxes in Oklahoma. The "path to zero" is a dangerous road. [More...]
By: Dave Hamby
January 31, 2025 // Updated: January 31, 2025
In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. OK Policy encourages the support of Oklahoma’s state and local media, which are vital to an informed citizenry. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the… Read more [More...]
By: Dave Hamby
January 29, 2025 // Updated: January 29, 2025
Gov. Stitt has called for cutting then eliminating the state's personal income tax. Here is an estimate of how it would impact Oklahomans and what it would cost. [More...]
Proposal
Gov. Stitt has reiterated a call to eventually eliminate the state’s personal income tax, which he calls a “path to zero.” (January 29, 2025)
Related: As part of this process, he is proposing the first step be a 0.5%… Read more [More...]
Proposal
Gov. Stitt has proposed a 0.5% cut to the state’s individual income tax rate. (January 29, 2025)
Related: This income tax cut would be his first proposed step to eventually eliminate the state’s personal income tax, which he calls… Read more [More...]
By: Dave Hamby
January 28, 2025 // Updated: January 28, 2025
The Trump administration announced on Jan. 27, 2025, that it would temporarily pause federal grant, loan, and other financial assistance programs. This would have enormous ripple effects in Oklahoma and elsewhere. A federal judge the following day temporarily blocked the… Read more [More...]
In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. OK Policy encourages the support of Oklahoma’s state and local media, which are vital to an informed citizenry. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the… Read more [More...]
By: Dave Hamby
January 27, 2025 // Updated: January 27, 2025
In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. OK Policy encourages the support of Oklahoma’s state and local media, which are vital to an informed citizenry. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the… Read more [More...]
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In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. OK Policy encourages the support of Oklahoma’s state and local media, which are vital to an informed citizenry. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the… Read more [More...]
In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. OK Policy encourages the support of Oklahoma’s state and local media, which are vital to an informed citizenry. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the… Read more [More...]
During today’s State of the State address, the governor is expected to renew his call for cutting taxes in Oklahoma. The "path to zero" is a dangerous road. [More...]
Gov. Stitt has called for cutting then eliminating the state's personal income tax. Here is an estimate of how it would impact Oklahomans and what it would cost. [More...]
Proposal
Gov. Stitt has reiterated a call to eventually eliminate the state’s personal income tax, which he calls a “path to zero.” (January 29, 2025)
Related: As part of this process, he is proposing the first step be a 0.5%… Read more [More...]
Proposal
Gov. Stitt has proposed a 0.5% cut to the state’s individual income tax rate. (January 29, 2025)
Related: This income tax cut would be his first proposed step to eventually eliminate the state’s personal income tax, which he calls… Read more [More...]
In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. OK Policy encourages the support of Oklahoma’s state and local media, which are vital to an informed citizenry. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the… Read more [More...]
