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.
By: Dave Hamby
October 16, 2021 // Updated: October 16, 2021
Policy Matters: Housing stats show state disparities; Interim study examines ways to reduce Oklahoma’s incarceration levels (Capitol Update); Everyone is to blame for spreading misinformation [More...]
By: Dave Hamby
October 11, 2021 // Updated: October 11, 2021
State Seeks To Recoup Unemployment Overpayments But Doesn’t Know How Much; McGirt decision not most pressing issue in Oklahoma, voters say; State grants manager: $37M in American Rescue Plan funds distributed to small Oklahoma cities so far; Crime reclassification plan authors call it compromise, but reform advocates want more [More...]
By: Dave Hamby
October 9, 2021 // Updated: October 9, 2021
Policy Matters: Reversing Native erasure; Interim study looks at services, resources for troubled children, families (Capitol Update); Save The Date, Oct. 27: A Better Path Forward: OK Policy will be hosting a presentation about improving Oklahoma's budget and tax systems to work on behalf of all Oklahomans. [More...]
By: Dave Hamby
October 8, 2021 // Updated: October 8, 2021
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...]
By: Dave Hamby
October 7, 2021 // Updated: October 7, 2021
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...]
By: Dave Hamby
October 6, 2021 // Updated: October 6, 2021
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...]
By: Dave Hamby
October 2, 2021 // Updated: October 2, 2021
Interim study examines how to increase access to expungement (Capitol Update); Policy Matters: A Call for Civility; Government must play a role in fixing child care system [More...]
By: Dave Hamby
September 28, 2021 // Updated: September 28, 2021
Interim study examines how to increase access to expungement (Capitol Update); School classrooms have most COVID-19 cases among high-risk settings; 'Back to Work' incentive, unemployment programs end as Oklahoma waits for court ruling; Days Before Tulsa State Fair, New COVID Cases Nearly Double That When 2020 Event Was Canceled [More...]
By: Dave Hamby
September 25, 2021 // Updated: September 25, 2021
Thanks to Oklahoma voters, the state is already reaping the benefits of Medicaid expansion; Interim study examines legislative transparency (Capitol Update); Policy Matters: Justice reform issues showcase bipartisanship [More...]
By: Dave Hamby
September 18, 2021 // Updated: September 18, 2021
COVID-19 leave supports employees, protects communities; Interim study examines using fines and fees to fund court operations; COVID relief helped address poverty in Oklahoma; Mental health and jails, prisons [More...]
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Policy Matters: Housing stats show state disparities; Interim study examines ways to reduce Oklahoma’s incarceration levels (Capitol Update); Everyone is to blame for spreading misinformation [More...]
State Seeks To Recoup Unemployment Overpayments But Doesn’t Know How Much; McGirt decision not most pressing issue in Oklahoma, voters say; State grants manager: $37M in American Rescue Plan funds distributed to small Oklahoma cities so far; Crime reclassification plan authors call it compromise, but reform advocates want more [More...]
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 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 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...]
Interim study examines how to increase access to expungement (Capitol Update); School classrooms have most COVID-19 cases among high-risk settings; 'Back to Work' incentive, unemployment programs end as Oklahoma waits for court ruling; Days Before Tulsa State Fair, New COVID Cases Nearly Double That When 2020 Event Was Canceled [More...]
