Author: Dave Hamby

Dave Hamby // dhamby@okpolicy.org

David Hamby has more than 25 years of experience as an award-winning communicator, including overseeing communication programs for Oklahoma higher education institutions and other organizations. Before joining OK Policy, he was director of public relations for Rogers State University where he managed the school’s external communication programs and served as a member of the president’s leadership team. He served in a similar communications role for five years at the University of Tulsa. He also has worked in communications roles at Oklahoma State University and the Fort Smith Chamber of Commerce in Arkansas. He joined OK Policy in October 2019.

Recent Articles

As SoonerCare renewals continue, it’s vital to connect to health care

By: Dave Hamby
December 11, 2023 // Updated: December 13, 2023
As health care rules change following the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) has been working to help Oklahomans who receive health insurance through SoonerCare/Medicaid keep their insurance.  But for many individuals, action… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Okla. Supreme Court hears Tribal compact arguments | 30,000 families apply for vouchers in rollout’s first few minutes | State should invest, not cut taxes, to thrive

By: Dave Hamby
// Updated: December 11, 2023
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 included here are behind paywall or require subscription. OK Policy encourages the support… Read more [More...]

Weekly Wonk: State questions are foundation of Oklahoma’s democracy | Overreliance on incarceration increasing prison population | Holiday giving with intent and purpose

By: Dave Hamby
December 9, 2023 // Updated: December 9, 2023
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...]

In The Know: Inflation has increased Oklahomans’ annual costs by nearly $9K per year | Protecting state question process | Child care funding drastically dropped

By: Dave Hamby
December 4, 2023 // Updated: December 4, 2023
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 included here are behind paywall or require subscription. OK Policy encourages the support… Read more [More...]

Weekly Wonk: Attracting a new generation of teachers | Help Oklahoma get covered, stay covered | The value of shopping local | More

By: Dave Hamby
December 2, 2023 // Updated: December 2, 2023
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...]

In The Know: Voucher program launch delayed | Oklahoma prison population rising | Teaching history under HB1775 | State school board increases focus on Tulsa

By: Dave Hamby
December 1, 2023 // Updated: December 1, 2023
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 included here are behind paywall or require subscription. OK Policy encourages the support… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Unpaid tolls prevent residents from renewing vehicle registration | Proposed state question to raise minimum wage | Federal audit dings OK Republican Party PAC for misreporting finances

By: Dave Hamby
November 27, 2023 // Updated: November 27, 2023
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 included here are behind paywall or require subscription. OK Policy encourages the support… Read more [More...]

Weekly Wonk: A look at tribal-state policy issues | No Oklahoman should go hungry | Capitol Update | More

By: Dave Hamby
November 25, 2023 // Updated: November 25, 2023
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...]

In The Know: AG seeking student funds from Epic Charter founders | State maternal death rate up sharply | Reconsidering Oklahoma’s primary systems

By: Dave Hamby
November 20, 2023 // Updated: November 20, 2023
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 included here are behind paywall or require subscription. OK Policy encourages the support… Read more [More...]

Weekly Wonk: Minding the gap for youth justice | Churn in state agency leadership | Tribal-state compacts | More

By: Dave Hamby
November 18, 2023 // Updated: November 18, 2023
Weekly Wonk, Nov. 18, 2023: Minding the gap for youth justice | Churn in state agency leadership | Tribal-state compacts | More [More...]