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: Work remains on Tribal-state compacts | Focus on constructive bills, not ‘stupid,’ ‘hateful’ ones | More

By: Dave Hamby
January 23, 2024 // Updated: January 23, 2024
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: A look at upcoming session | Supreme Court to hear Glossip case | Judge disqualified on religious charter school case | Independents are Oklahoma’s fastest growing political group

By: Dave Hamby
January 22, 2024 // Updated: January 22, 2024
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: Task force is step backwards for Tribal/state relations | Oklahomans need solutions, not grandstanding | Policy notes, numbers

By: Dave Hamby
January 20, 2024 // Updated: January 20, 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: Latest special session call is political grandstanding | Lawmakers considering meal programs for children | Capitol Update

By: Dave Hamby
January 17, 2024 // Updated: January 17, 2024
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: Bill seeks changes in bank blacklist ban | Six-figure severance for former wildlife director | MLK’s dream of economic freedom

By: Dave Hamby
January 16, 2024 // Updated: January 16, 2024
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: New reports show state’s racial, economic disparities | Big tax cuts could prevent investments | Corporate tax cuts popular with lawmakers, despite public sentiment

By: Dave Hamby
January 13, 2024 // Updated: January 13, 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: Are utilities ready for latest winter storm? | Teacher pay raise program mostly unused | Big ticket tax cuts could prevent state investments

By: Dave Hamby
January 12, 2024 // Updated: January 12, 2024
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...]

Regressive Tax

By: Dave Hamby
January 11, 2024 // Updated: September 19, 2024
A regressive tax is a type of tax that takes a larger percentage of income from low-income individuals or households than from high-income individuals or households. In other words, as income decreases, the proportion of income paid in taxes increases.… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Cutting taxes would put state in economic peril | State needs to invest in food security | Lawmakers have cut corporate taxes despite public sentiment

By: Dave Hamby
January 8, 2024 // Updated: January 8, 2024
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: Rule change threatens voter-approved reforms | Addressing deferred maintenance on Oklahoma’s higher ed campuses | Feeding hungry children in our communities

By: Dave Hamby
January 6, 2024 // Updated: January 6, 2024
Rule change threatens voter-approved reforms | Addressing deferred maintenance on Oklahoma’s higher ed campuses | Feeding hungry children in our communities [More...]