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

In The Know: Bill tightening initiative petition requirements goes for governor’s signature | Looking at education budget discussions | Voter-approved justice reforms haven’t been given chance to work

By: Dave Hamby
April 18, 2024 // Updated: April 18, 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: Gov. calls exodus of State Ed. Department staff “a good thing,” says some tribes owe for turnpike fees | Signature collection to begin for min. wage state question | Imagining an Oklahoma without taxes

By: Dave Hamby
April 15, 2024 // Updated: April 15, 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: Top state lawmakers plan to introduce a Texas-style immigration bill | Signature drive for min. wage state question to start Tuesday | Right to counsel for tenants

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

In The Know: Legislative maneuver reintroduces proposal for schools to hire chaplains | Battle between governor and AG continues with new legal filings | Expanding the state board of ed?

By: Dave Hamby
April 10, 2024 // Updated: April 10, 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: Court to decide whether AG can intervene in tribal gaming lawsuit | Oklahoma may adopt Texas-style immigration law | Rising rents, evictions linked to premature deaths

By: Dave Hamby
April 9, 2024 // Updated: April 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: Bill would limit state question process | 50 lawmakers get no opposition in candidate filing period | Prison homicides twice as high as previously reported | More

By: Dave Hamby
April 8, 2024 // Updated: April 8, 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: State court rules that Osage Reservation was disestablished | What’s driving budget impasse between House, Senate? | Count shows increase of homelessness in Tulsa | Long waitlists for child care

By: Dave Hamby
April 5, 2024 // Updated: April 5, 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: New federal data shows Oklahoma among poorest states | OK Supreme Court turns down rehearing request on min. wage petition | Tulsa Race Massacre survivors appeal | Capitol Update

By: Dave Hamby
April 2, 2024 // Updated: April 2, 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: Criminalizing homelessness is harmful, ineffective | Gov vetoes bill giving nurses more medical authority | Statewide filing period to begin Wednesday

By: Dave Hamby
April 1, 2024 // Updated: April 1, 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: Judge says ‘suck it up’ after executions put strain on prison staff | No attorneys left in State Ed. Dept.? | School board elections on Tuesday

By: Dave Hamby
March 29, 2024 // Updated: March 29, 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...]