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

Weekly Wonk: Eliminating U.S. Ed. Dept. is bad for Oklahomans | State will thrive if we prioritize people over politics | New leadership at state youth justice agency

By: Dave Hamby
November 9, 2024 // Updated: November 9, 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: Proposal to eliminate U.S. Ed. Dept is bad for Oklahoma | Feds investigating racist slavery text messages, including to children | Tolls increasing more than expected

By: Dave Hamby
November 8, 2024 // Updated: November 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...]

Statement: Eliminating U.S. Department of Education, moving to block grants would be bad for Oklahoma

By: Dave Hamby
// Updated: November 8, 2024
The Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction on Thursday published a memo that called for eliminating the U.S. Department of Education. Instead, the memo called for moving to block grants to provide federal education funds to states. Statement from OK Policy’s… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Republicans keep state supermajority | Voters split on state questions | One state Supreme Court justice ousted | State, local election results

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

In The Know: November tornadoes hit Oklahoma | EV manufacturer Canoo announces major furloughs | Sheriff authorized secretive briefings at county office to ‘reboot’ government

By: Dave Hamby
November 4, 2024 // Updated: November 4, 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: Some lawmakers concerned that private school ‘tax credits’ are really checks to families | Oklahoma among states turning pregnancy loss into criminal charges | New state laws take effect

By: Dave Hamby
November 1, 2024 // Updated: November 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: Tribal leaders encourage action after boarding school apology | Outside groups pour money in judicial retention ballot | Officials say elections will be safe, secure | Sales Tax Relief Credit interim study

By: Dave Hamby
October 28, 2024 // Updated: October 28, 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 Ed Board agenda put on hold after AG removes outside attorney | Biden to apologize for Native American boarding school history | Reimagining Youth Justice in Oklahoma video

By: Dave Hamby
October 25, 2024 // Updated: October 25, 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 OK Policy report examines state’s youth justice system | Lawmakers study ‘properly administered’ corporal punishment | Former AG urges to remove politics from judiciary

By: Dave Hamby
October 22, 2024 // Updated: October 22, 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...]

New report from OK Policy suggests reforms to improve outcomes for justice-involved youth

By: Dave Hamby
October 21, 2024 // Updated: October 21, 2024
A new OK Policy report examines Oklahoma's youth justice system and suggests reforms to create impactful and transformative change for youth. [More...]