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: Examining the current state budget process | Drug treatment courts | Lawmakers study AI | More

By: Dave Hamby
October 17, 2023 // Updated: October 17, 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: Eliminating state income tax faces challenges | Board chair refuses to sign religious charter school contract | ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ | More

By: Dave Hamby
October 16, 2023 // Updated: October 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...]

Weekly Wonk: State needs fiscally responsible budget planning | Credit where it isn’t due | Capitol Update | More

By: Dave Hamby
October 14, 2023 // Updated: October 14, 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: Energy boycott law creates clash of politics, policy | Livable wages in Oklahoma | Gender-affirming care | More

By: Dave Hamby
October 13, 2023 // Updated: October 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: Lawmakers critical of rules for new private school voucher program | Committee studies improvements to Quality Jobs Program | Oct. 10 election results | More

By: Dave Hamby
October 11, 2023 // Updated: October 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: Child care providers face financial hurdles | Board to vote on contract for religious charter school | Fiscal transparency | Indigenous Peoples Day

By: Dave Hamby
October 9, 2023 // Updated: October 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...]

Weekly Wonk: Lawmakers should prioritize democratic processes | Quitting our Lone Star envy | Capitol Update

By: Dave Hamby
October 7, 2023 // Updated: October 7, 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: Tulsa Race Massacre survivors bring reparations case to capitol | Lawmakers should prioritize democratic processes | Indigenous Peoples Day

By: Dave Hamby
October 6, 2023 // Updated: October 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...]

In The Know: Special session fizzles after Senate adjourns when governor declines to meet | Childcare programs lose millions of federal dollars | More

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

In The Know: Gov. Stitt still weighing Senate invite to discuss his tax plans | Racial disparities in debt collection | Oklahoma has too many unmet needs to slash revenue

By: Dave Hamby
October 2, 2023 // Updated: October 2, 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...]