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.
By: Dave Hamby
March 15, 2020 // Updated: March 13, 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
March 8, 2020 // Updated: March 6, 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
March 6, 2020 // Updated: March 6, 2020
The Oklahoma Health Care Authority on Friday submitted the Governor’s Medicaid expansion proposal to federal officials.
We are disappointed to hear that the Governor continues to push his personal plan for Oklahoma healthcare versus the vetted, proven, and citizen-backed strategy… Read more [More...]
By: Dave Hamby
March 5, 2020 // Updated: March 5, 2020
Supporters of Medicaid expansion pressure Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt to set election date on SQ 802; lawmakers seek mental health parity in insurance coverage; legislators seek changes to citizens' petition process [More...]
By: Dave Hamby
February 26, 2020 // Updated: February 28, 2020
Background:
Oklahoma lawmakers on Wednesday were slated to consider SB 1046 that contained a key funding mechanism for Gov. Kevin Stitt’s proposed Medicaid alternative plan, which is untested and will face lengthy legal challenges.
Comment from the Oklahoma Policy Institute:… Read more [More...]
By: Dave Hamby
February 23, 2020 // Updated: February 28, 2020
OK Policy Education Analyst Rebecca Fine wrote about a proposed change to the pre-K cut off date, which would be a step backward for children. [More...]
By: Dave Hamby
February 16, 2020 // Updated: February 14, 2020
In her weekly Journal Record column, OK Policy Executive Director Ahniwake Rose focused on how Oklahomans can use advocacy to make changes they wish to see in the state. OK Policy and its Together Oklahoma advocacy program held a series of community conversations last week about supporting working Oklahomans through smart policy decisions, including making the Earned Income Tax Credit refundable again. [More...]
By: Dave Hamby
February 3, 2020 // Updated: February 4, 2020
Oklahoma’s leadership has consistently called for the state to achieve Top 10 status. The rhetoric, however, often lacks a yardstick about how we measure our state’s success. [More...]
By: Dave Hamby
January 31, 2020 // Updated: April 23, 2020
OK Policy has determined its focus areas for Oklahoma’s upcoming legislative session based on the organization’s original research, analysis, and feedback from state residents. [More...]
By: Dave Hamby
January 30, 2020 // Updated: January 30, 2020
The plan includes elements that will inevitably draw lawsuits from health care organizations and advocates who fight to protect the rights and coverage low-income residents. [More...]
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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 Oklahoma Health Care Authority on Friday submitted the Governor’s Medicaid expansion proposal to federal officials.
We are disappointed to hear that the Governor continues to push his personal plan for Oklahoma healthcare versus the vetted, proven, and citizen-backed strategy… Read more [More...]
Supporters of Medicaid expansion pressure Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt to set election date on SQ 802; lawmakers seek mental health parity in insurance coverage; legislators seek changes to citizens' petition process [More...]
Background:
Oklahoma lawmakers on Wednesday were slated to consider SB 1046 that contained a key funding mechanism for Gov. Kevin Stitt’s proposed Medicaid alternative plan, which is untested and will face lengthy legal challenges.
Comment from the Oklahoma Policy Institute:… Read more [More...]
Oklahoma’s leadership has consistently called for the state to achieve Top 10 status. The rhetoric, however, often lacks a yardstick about how we measure our state’s success. [More...]
OK Policy has determined its focus areas for Oklahoma’s upcoming legislative session based on the organization’s original research, analysis, and feedback from state residents. [More...]
The plan includes elements that will inevitably draw lawsuits from health care organizations and advocates who fight to protect the rights and coverage low-income residents. [More...]