Author: Dave Hamby

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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.

Recent Articles

In The Know: Gov.’s ‘welfare reform’ order misses real problems facing Oklahomans | Native Americans are getting swept up by ICE; Republicans say ‘There will be mistakes’ | Signatures delivered for open primaries state question

By: Dave Hamby
January 27, 2026 // Updated: January 27, 2026
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: Stitt, other governors call for ‘reset’ of immigration policy after second Minnesota death | Oklahoma lawmakers file slate of anti-immigration, anti-Muslim bills ahead of legislative session | What the federal megabill really means for Oklahoma

By: Dave Hamby
January 26, 2026 // Updated: January 26, 2026
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: Oklahoma braces for winter storm, snow | Lawmaker proposes state oversight of homeless shelters | Judge will let tribal sovereignty case against Oklahoma DAs continue

By: Dave Hamby
January 23, 2026 // Updated: January 23, 2026
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...]

Triggered tax cuts

By: Dave Hamby
January 22, 2026 // Updated: January 22, 2026
Triggered tax cuts are automatic reductions in tax rates when public revenue meets a fiscal target. Instead of lawmakers proposing legislation annually and voting on specific tax cuts, these triggers automatically lower tax rates — and revenue — when certain… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Bill filing completed for 2026 Legislative Session | Tribal leaders raise concerns about ICE encounters | What Oklahoma got right with tobacco lawsuit settlement money

By: Dave Hamby
January 20, 2026 // Updated: January 20, 2026
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: Trump threatens to use Insurrection Act and deploy military in Minnesota | Oklahoma tribes reel after quick reversal to federal mental health cuts | Creating balance in Oklahoma’s Landlord-Tenant Act |

By: Dave Hamby
January 16, 2026 // Updated: January 16, 2026
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: Private school voucher report shows benefit to high-income families; Gov. proposes lifting cap | Oklahomans participate in ICE protests | Another federal shutdown on horizon?

By: Dave Hamby
January 12, 2026 // Updated: January 12, 2026
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: Oklahoma AG’s probe of mosque questioned | Eliminating property tax risks robbing Peter to pay Paul | H.R. 1 could push Oklahoma’s health care system past its breaking point

By: Dave Hamby
January 9, 2026 // Updated: January 9, 2026
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: New Oklahoma laws take effect Jan. 1. | Oklahoma congressional delegation backs Venezuelan attack | Poverty is a policy choice; ending it is one, too

By: Dave Hamby
January 5, 2026 // Updated: January 5, 2026
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: ‘Everyone’s scared.’ How Trump’s focus on immigration affects Oklahoma | Stitt criticizes judgment in poultry pollution lawsuit, seeks stay | Is ‘stable revenue’ enough for Oklahoma’s future growth?

By: Dave Hamby
December 23, 2025 // Updated: December 23, 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...]