Author: Dave Hamby

Dave Hamby // dhamby@okpolicy.org

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: Teachers, students grapple with deportation fears | OG&E rate hike advances | Lawmakers need to address state’s child care shortage

By: Dave Hamby
December 2, 2024 // Updated: December 2, 2024
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: AG’s office says superintendent can’t make schools show Trump prayer video | Gov. makes first steps to deport undocumented immigrants in state prisons | Joe Rogan almost on state school library panel?

By: Dave Hamby
November 18, 2024 // Updated: November 18, 2024
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: 500 Bibles purchased for classrooms, superintendent mandates showing video inviting students to pray for Trump | Deal reached in mental health lawsuit | New report details state’s childcare needs

By: Dave Hamby
November 15, 2024 // Updated: November 15, 2024
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: How mass deportation promise might impact Oklahoma | Do more than thank veterans for their service | Utility customers may face higher costs from 2021 storm

By: Dave Hamby
November 11, 2024 // Updated: November 11, 2024
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...]

Weekly Wonk: Eliminating U.S. Ed. Dept. is bad for Oklahomans | State will thrive if we prioritize people over politics | New leadership at state youth justice agency

By: Dave Hamby
November 9, 2024 // Updated: November 9, 2024
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: Proposal to eliminate U.S. Ed. Dept is bad for Oklahoma | Feds investigating racist slavery text messages, including to children | Tolls increasing more than expected

By: Dave Hamby
November 8, 2024 // Updated: November 8, 2024
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...]

Statement: Eliminating U.S. Department of Education, moving to block grants would be bad for Oklahoma

By: Dave Hamby
// Updated: November 8, 2024
The Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction on Thursday published a memo that called for eliminating the U.S. Department of Education. Instead, the memo called for moving to block grants to provide federal education funds to states. Statement from OK Policy’s… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Republicans keep state supermajority | Voters split on state questions | One state Supreme Court justice ousted | State, local election results

By: Dave Hamby
November 6, 2024 // Updated: November 6, 2024
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: November tornadoes hit Oklahoma | EV manufacturer Canoo announces major furloughs | Sheriff authorized secretive briefings at county office to ‘reboot’ government

By: Dave Hamby
November 4, 2024 // Updated: November 4, 2024
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: Some lawmakers concerned that private school ‘tax credits’ are really checks to families | Oklahoma among states turning pregnancy loss into criminal charges | New state laws take effect

By: Dave Hamby
November 1, 2024 // Updated: November 1, 2024
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...]