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: New anti-immigrant law draws second legal challenge | Open primaries would increase civic engagement | Officials push against using state funds for national publicity for state superintendent

By: Dave Hamby
May 24, 2024 // Updated: May 24, 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...]

OK Policy Statement, Re: Budget Agreement Announced on May 22, 2024

By: Dave Hamby
May 22, 2024 // Updated: May 22, 2024
We are grateful that legislative leaders held extended budget discussions in a public forum this month. This process opened new levels of fiscal transparency that Oklahomans deserve when it comes to seeing how their tax dollars are spent. [More...]

In The Know: Proposed income tax cut called $809.5M ‘shell game’ | Advocates plan rally for Hispanic Day at Capitol | Women pushed to sideline in budget talks | More

By: Dave Hamby
May 13, 2024 // Updated: May 13, 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: Budget discussions continuing at Capitol | Some Tribal leaders concerned about removing world language requirement | Watch Sales Tax Relief Credit town hall

By: Dave Hamby
May 10, 2024 // Updated: May 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: Top leaders expected to meet in public budget summit today | Jimcy McGirt to be released from prison | Gov’s executive order ends decades-old Oklahoma women’s leadership program at OU

By: Dave Hamby
May 6, 2024 // Updated: May 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...]

Weekly Wonk: Bill seeking to change State Dept. of Ed. board likely no longer a threat to status quo | Modernizing Sales Tax Relief Credit would help families, seniors

By: Dave Hamby
May 4, 2024 // Updated: May 4, 2024
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: Public meeting on budget hearings slated for Monday | Report finds lax staff oversight in Lawton prison murder | Every eligible citizen should have opportunity to exercise voting rights

By: Dave Hamby
May 3, 2024 // Updated: May 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: Emergency declared for 12 counties following weekend tornadoes | Gov. weighs signing anti-immigrant bills as students, Catholic leaders speak out | Gov. calls recent audit a political attack

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

Weekly Wonk: Finding hope in college students, new professionals | Competing budget transparency efforts may have process more confusing than ever | More

By: Dave Hamby
April 27, 2024 // Updated: April 27, 2024
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: Woman arrested at OSDE meeting | Faith leaders, residents protest immigration bill | Treat talks strained relationship with governor | Finding hope in the future

By: Dave Hamby
April 26, 2024 // Updated: April 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...]