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
June 19, 2020 // Updated: June 19, 2020
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
June 14, 2020 // Updated: June 13, 2020
Policy Matters: Budgets should reflect community values; Capitol Update: Building a new momentum; SoonerCare 2.0 federal comment period now open. [More...]
By: Dave Hamby
June 12, 2020 // Updated: June 14, 2021
The Oklahoma Policy Institute elected new board officers during its June 12 board meeting.
Incoming board officers will be serving a two-year term for the following offices:
Chair: Dr. Joseph Siano of Norman, who serves as associate executive director of… Read more [More...]
By: Dave Hamby
June 8, 2020 // Updated: June 8, 2020
Protests continuing in communities across Oklahoma; Gov. Stitt hosts televised discussion on race; COVID-19 cases up 8% during Phase 3; Capitol Update: Building a new momentum. [More...]
By: Dave Hamby
June 7, 2020 // Updated: June 7, 2020
Addressing systemic racism; Ask OK Policy: A 2020 Legislative session overview (video); A first look at the 2021 state budget; Unemployment insurance is critical need during difficult times. [More...]
By: Dave Hamby
June 5, 2020 // Updated: June 5, 2020
Unemployment in most metro areas tops 15%, data shows; Progress made in clearing jobless claims backlog, but agency declines to say how many awaiting a call back; These hospitals pinned their hope on private management companies. Now they're deeper in debt; Legislative leaders ask state Supreme Court to intervene in tribal gaming lawsuit. [More...]
By: Dave Hamby
June 1, 2020 // Updated: June 1, 2020
Thousands of Oklahomans protest racism, police brutality; 99th anniversary of Tulsa Race Massacre commemorated; Oklahoma pulls plug on plan to expand Medicaid by July 1. [More...]
By: Dave Hamby
May 31, 2020 // Updated: May 31, 2020
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
May 29, 2020 // Updated: May 29, 2020
Saturday school days approved for next school year in Oklahoma; COVID-19 infections rise inside two federal lockups in Oklahoma; Health department: State quadruples testing in May, positive results drop below 4%; How does Oklahoma count coronavirus recoveries? It’s not an exact science. [More...]
By: Dave Hamby
May 28, 2020 // Updated: May 31, 2020
The business case for Medicaid expansion; Medicaid expansion campaign kicks off with ads, tour; Rebuilding America: How will life in Oklahoma look after COVID-19?; Mask wearers facing partisan divide. [More...]
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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...]
Policy Matters: Budgets should reflect community values; Capitol Update: Building a new momentum; SoonerCare 2.0 federal comment period now open. [More...]
The Oklahoma Policy Institute elected new board officers during its June 12 board meeting.
Incoming board officers will be serving a two-year term for the following offices:
Chair: Dr. Joseph Siano of Norman, who serves as associate executive director of… Read more [More...]
Protests continuing in communities across Oklahoma; Gov. Stitt hosts televised discussion on race; COVID-19 cases up 8% during Phase 3; Capitol Update: Building a new momentum. [More...]
Unemployment in most metro areas tops 15%, data shows; Progress made in clearing jobless claims backlog, but agency declines to say how many awaiting a call back; These hospitals pinned their hope on private management companies. Now they're deeper in debt; Legislative leaders ask state Supreme Court to intervene in tribal gaming lawsuit. [More...]
The business case for Medicaid expansion; Medicaid expansion campaign kicks off with ads, tour; Rebuilding America: How will life in Oklahoma look after COVID-19?; Mask wearers facing partisan divide. [More...]
