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

Weekly Wonk: Poverty comes from structural barriers, not personal choices | A look at the upcoming special session | More

By: Dave Hamby
September 23, 2023 // Updated: September 23, 2023
Weekly Wonk, Sept. 24, 2024 | Poverty comes from structural barriers, not personal choices | A look at the upcoming special session | More [More...]

In The Know: Five Tribes vote no confidence in Stitt’s new Native Affairs liaison | School teacher shortages | Update on state’s foster care system

By: Dave Hamby
September 22, 2023 // Updated: September 22, 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: Board recommends 17% judicial pay raise | Ryan Walters testifies in Congressional hearing | Four Okla. schools named National Blue Ribbon schools | More

By: Dave Hamby
September 20, 2023 // Updated: September 20, 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: New Native affairs liaison continues to draw criticism | State weighing feasibility of taxing motorists per mile | Food security in Oklahoma | More

By: Dave Hamby
September 18, 2023 // Updated: September 18, 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: The dangers of eliminating personal income tax | Census: Oklahoma has 8th highest poverty rate | Hispanic Heritage Month | Capitol Update

By: Dave Hamby
September 16, 2023 // Updated: September 16, 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: Senate, House leaders at odds over special session | Sweeping tax cuts hurt everyday Oklahomans | Census: Oklahoma remains among poorest states | More

By: Dave Hamby
September 15, 2023 // Updated: September 15, 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: Senate leader criticizes governor’s special session tax plan | Tribal compacts dispute headed to court | Ranked-choice voting | Hispanic Heritage Month

By: Dave Hamby
September 14, 2023 // Updated: September 14, 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 call for tax special session, trigger law draws criticism | Woman files federal complaint over state abortion law | Charter school board member’s eligibility in question | More

By: Dave Hamby
September 13, 2023 // Updated: September 13, 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. calls for another special session focused on taxes | Cherokee Nation passes largest budget in its history | More

By: Dave Hamby
September 12, 2023 // Updated: September 12, 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: Many school districts not using PragerU materials | School board races seeing increase in cash, politics | Future of the state Ethics Commission? | Tribal, state relations

By: Dave Hamby
September 11, 2023 // Updated: September 11, 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...]