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
November 13, 2021 // Updated: November 13, 2021
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...]
By: Dave Hamby
November 10, 2021 // Updated: November 10, 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
November 9, 2021 // Updated: November 9, 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
November 7, 2021 // Updated: November 7, 2021
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...]
By: Dave Hamby
November 4, 2021 // Updated: November 4, 2021
The Oklahoma Policy Institute has announced Rebecca Thompson, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of AAON, Inc., has joined its board of directors.
Thompson has served as AAON’s CFO and Treasurer since May 2021. Previously, she served as the company’s Chief… Read more [More...]
By: Dave Hamby
October 30, 2021 // Updated: October 31, 2021
A Better Path Forward: A Budget and Tax Roadmap for Oklahoma; Report Release and Conversation; Interim study examines teacher pay (Capitol Update); Policy notes and numbers [More...]
By: Dave Hamby
October 24, 2021 // Updated: October 24, 2021
Policy Matters: Medicaid expansion already making a difference; Interim study explores improving probation and parole services (Capitol Update); A Better Path Forward; Oklahomans continuing to go hungry [More...]
By: Dave Hamby
October 20, 2021 // Updated: October 20, 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 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...]