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

In The Know: Taxpayers paid $22k for inflammatory education video | Gov., tribal officials sound off on tribal, state relations | Economist: Recession still a possibility

By: Dave Hamby
September 8, 2023 // Updated: September 8, 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: Gov’s pick for Native American liaison raises concerns from tribes | Cover-up alleged in Pottawatomie County jail deaths | Ed Dept. announces PragerU partnership | Capitol Update

By: Dave Hamby
September 6, 2023 // Updated: September 6, 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: Time to revisit state education governance | Tax isn’t a four-letter word | Sales Tax Relief Credit | More

By: Dave Hamby
September 2, 2023 // Updated: September 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: Some rural counties left out of DHS office modernization | Ballot language and the state question process | What rising COVID numbers mean in state

By: Dave Hamby
September 1, 2023 // Updated: September 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: House Democrats request bipartisan committee to investigate state superintendent | State bank fined for discriminatory loan practices | National Guard border deployment cost: $825,000

By: Dave Hamby
August 30, 2023 // Updated: August 30, 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: Officials call for end of dangerous rhetoric about education | Questions arise about campaign contribution to Tulsa school board race | Gov. intervenes in criminal appeal

By: Dave Hamby
August 28, 2023 // Updated: August 28, 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: Gov.’s statements on income tax are short-sighted | Oklahoma must address affordable housing crisis | Capitol Update | More

By: Dave Hamby
August 26, 2023 // Updated: August 28, 2023
Weekly Wonk, Aug 27 * Eliminating income tax would be short-sighted, ignore realities of governing * Oklahoma must address affordable housing crisis * Housing town halls in Ada, Edmond * Legislative priorities survey * Capitol Update [More...]

In The Know: State ed board raises TPS accreditation status; superintendent warns district: ‘Do not test me’ | Gov. speaks about tribal sovereignty, school vouchers | More

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

Oklahomans invited to share input on addressing the state’s affordable housing crisis

By: Dave Hamby
August 23, 2023 // Updated: August 25, 2023
To help raise awareness of the state’s affordable housing crisis, the Oklahoma Policy Institute and its grassroots advocacy program Together Oklahoma will be hosting town halls for residents to share how the lack of affordable housing impacts them and their… Read more [More...]

In The Know: TPS Superintendent Deborah Gist to step down amid accreditation dispute with state superintendent | Expanding broadband in rural areas | More

By: Dave Hamby
// Updated: August 23, 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...]