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

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

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

In The Know: Tribal leaders encourage action after boarding school apology | Outside groups pour money in judicial retention ballot | Officials say elections will be safe, secure | Sales Tax Relief Credit interim study

By: Dave Hamby
October 28, 2024 // Updated: October 28, 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: State Ed Board agenda put on hold after AG removes outside attorney | Biden to apologize for Native American boarding school history | Reimagining Youth Justice in Oklahoma video

By: Dave Hamby
October 25, 2024 // Updated: October 25, 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: New OK Policy report examines state’s youth justice system | Lawmakers study ‘properly administered’ corporal punishment | Former AG urges to remove politics from judiciary

By: Dave Hamby
October 22, 2024 // Updated: October 22, 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...]

New report from OK Policy suggests reforms to improve outcomes for justice-involved youth

By: Dave Hamby
October 21, 2024 // Updated: October 21, 2024
A new OK Policy report examines Oklahoma's youth justice system and suggests reforms to create impactful and transformative change for youth. [More...]

In The Know: New report looks at Oklahoma’s tax voucher program | Voting and election roundup | The impacts of mass deportation

By: Dave Hamby
// Updated: October 21, 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: Grand jury: ‘Gross negligence’ but no criminal actions regarding mismanagement of pandemic ed funds | Judicial retention on 2024 ballot | More

By: Dave Hamby
October 16, 2024 // Updated: October 16, 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...]