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: SQ 832 election date is longest delay for a state question in past 10 years

By: Dave Hamby
September 11, 2024 // Updated: September 11, 2024
The 21-month span between Gov. Stitt announcing the SQ 832 election date and the election itself is more than six times longer than the median time for all other state question elections during the last 10 years. [More...]

In The Know: More lawmakers take issue with Corp. Commissioner Hiett | Judge orders state ed board, superintendent to disclose why teacher’s license was revoked | State Democrats deny Tulsa mayoral candidate access to voter database

By: Dave Hamby
September 9, 2024 // Updated: September 9, 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: Oklahomans will vote on minimum wage, just not this November | LOFT investigation into state ed. dept. will continue | Oklahoma, U.S. addressing maternal mortality crisis

By: Dave Hamby
September 6, 2024 // Updated: September 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: Will SCOTUS ruling embolden cities to criminalize homelessness? | Election shakeups and the ’25 Legislative session | More

By: Dave Hamby
September 3, 2024 // Updated: September 3, 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: Grocery sales tax cut implemented | Hunger is also an economic issue | Addressing Oklahoma’s low voter turnout

By: Dave Hamby
August 30, 2024 // Updated: August 30, 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: Elimination of state portion of grocery sales tax starts this week | State 7th worst for women’s equality | Aug. 27 election previews | Homelessness and the lack of affordable housing

By: Dave Hamby
August 26, 2024 // Updated: August 26, 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: Parental tax credit program has no standards for accreditation | State Ed. Board, lawmakers still at odds over executive sessions | Former Norman HS teacher’s certificate revoked two years later

By: Dave Hamby
August 23, 2024 // Updated: August 23, 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 directs state ed. dept to distribute school security funds | Oklahoma ranks 48th nationally for women’s health | Skiatook HS pulls assignment on Christianity after Osage family protests | Newly reformed Interagency Council on Homelessness needed now more than ever

By: Dave Hamby
August 19, 2024 // Updated: August 19, 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: Legislative group to investigate state ed. dept. spending | Outside political spending in state elections | Fact check on gov.’s comments on grocery sales tax

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

In The Know: Sheriff: New anti-immigrant law puts politics over policy | State ed. dept. sitting on funds for emergency asthma inhalers | A Republican lawmaker opens discussion for Walters’ impeachment

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