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: Private school vouchers | Evidence-based immigration policy reform | State question process | Capitol Update

By: Dave Hamby
August 19, 2023 // Updated: August 19, 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: Gov. calls for special election for HD 39 | Grand jury takes up Swadley’s scandal | Capitol Update

By: Dave Hamby
August 18, 2023 // Updated: August 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...]

In The Know: Gov. emphasizes ‘local control’ for Tulsa Public Schools | Affordable housing in Edmond | Back to school with private school vouchers

By: Dave Hamby
August 16, 2023 // Updated: August 16, 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: Okla. National Guard at Mexico border | Canoo approved for up to $100M of state incentives | Supreme Court and the separation of church and state | More

By: Dave Hamby
August 14, 2023 // Updated: August 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...]

Weekly Wonk: FY 2024 budget misses opportunities | Protecting the state question process | Community voices make better policy

By: Dave Hamby
August 12, 2023 // Updated: August 12, 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: Report: FBI investigating spending of pandemic-related education funds | Broadband providers raise concern over relief funding | Pardon and Parole Board changes | More

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

In The Know: State has shared no improvement proposals for Tulsa schools | Initiative petition process is vital to democracy | More

By: Dave Hamby
August 9, 2023 // Updated: August 9, 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 lawsuit against legislative leaders | School lunch debt returns | ‘Get politics out of education’ | More

By: Dave Hamby
August 7, 2023 // Updated: August 7, 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: Expanding access to housing | Back-to-school not rosy for all families | Capitol Update | Business rankings show cracks in foundation

By: Dave Hamby
August 5, 2023 // Updated: August 5, 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: Nearly $2 million spent on state’s legal fees on gaming lawsuits | Rural hospitals at risk of closing | Back-to-school not rosy for all Oklahoma families | More

By: Dave Hamby
August 4, 2023 // Updated: August 4, 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...]