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

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...]

In The Know: Fact check on Oklahoma’s larceny rate | Legislative session at the halfway point | Lawmakers should respect the will of the people

By: Dave Hamby
March 25, 2024 // Updated: March 25, 2024
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: DA says charges not warranted in Nex Benedict school fight | Governor urges delay of casino gaming compacts | Chinese diplomat’s visit to Oklahoma raises concerns

By: Dave Hamby
March 22, 2024 // Updated: March 22, 2024
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: President: Nex Benedict ‘should still be here with us’ | Bill would close some loopholes in private school tax credit | Abortion drug bill passes House | Child Tax Credit vital

By: Dave Hamby
March 15, 2024 // Updated: March 15, 2024
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: Lengthening Oklahoma’s eviction timeline | Immigrants driving labor market growth | Fixing state’s open records laws

By: Dave Hamby
March 11, 2024 // Updated: March 11, 2024
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...]

Weekly Wonk: Nex Benedict’s death shows policy failures, harms from inaction | Lengthening Oklahoma’s eviction timeline | Senate budget transparency efforts continue

By: Dave Hamby
March 9, 2024 // Updated: March 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: Gov. sues AG over opinion about cabinet posts | Oklahoma ranked as worst state for women | Capitol Update

By: Dave Hamby
March 8, 2024 // Updated: March 8, 2024
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: Feds investigating Owasso schools over possible civil rights violations | AG’s decision impacting Gov.’s cabinet | A look at #okleg following first legislative deadline

By: Dave Hamby
March 4, 2024 // Updated: March 4, 2024
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...]

Weekly Wonk: Flipping the script on state’s upside down tax system | State will move backwards if we continue ignoring unmet needs | More

By: Dave Hamby
March 2, 2024 // Updated: March 2, 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: Senator calls LQBTQ+ Oklahomans ‘filth’ during public forum | Nationwide vigils held for Nex Benedict | Lawmakers seek to make abortion laws even tougher

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