A fourth generation Oklahoman from Pawhuska, Dave Hamby has more than three decades of award-winning communications experience, including for Oklahoma higher education institutions and business organizations. Before joining OK Policy, he oversaw external communications for Rogers State University and The University of Tulsa. He also has worked for Oklahoma State University and the Chamber of Commerce in Fort Smith, Arkansas. A graduate of OSU's journalism program, he was a newspaper reporter at the Southwest Times Record in Fort Smith. Dave joined OK Policy in October 2019.
By: Dave Hamby
September 14, 2021 // Updated: September 14, 2021
Board recommends Julius Jones be taken off death row; COVID-19 compounds backups on mental health therapy wait lists; Oklahoma lawmakers examine correlation of mental health services and law enforcement intervention; Federal vaccine mandate creates negative reaction within area business circles [More...]
By: Dave Hamby
September 11, 2021 // Updated: September 12, 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
September 4, 2021 // Updated: September 11, 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
August 22, 2021 // Updated: September 11, 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
August 15, 2021 // Updated: August 14, 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
August 9, 2021 // Updated: August 9, 2021
A judge has temporarily restored extra unemployment payments for Oklahomans; Oklahoma attorney general urges Supreme Court to overturn McGirt; Fact checking Oklahoma elected officials and social media claims about COVID-19 vaccines [More...]
By: Dave Hamby
August 6, 2021 // Updated: August 6, 2021
Fewer nurses to care for COVID-19 patients this time around; thousands of Oklahoma parents moving forward with COVID vaccines for kids amid back-to-school surge; Initial claims for unemployment insurance decline by 25%; From roads to broadband, here's what the federal infrastructure bill would fund for Oklahoma [More...]
By: Dave Hamby
August 1, 2021 // Updated: July 31, 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...]
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Board recommends Julius Jones be taken off death row; COVID-19 compounds backups on mental health therapy wait lists; Oklahoma lawmakers examine correlation of mental health services and law enforcement intervention; Federal vaccine mandate creates negative reaction within area business circles [More...]
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...]
A judge has temporarily restored extra unemployment payments for Oklahomans; Oklahoma attorney general urges Supreme Court to overturn McGirt; Fact checking Oklahoma elected officials and social media claims about COVID-19 vaccines [More...]
Fewer nurses to care for COVID-19 patients this time around; thousands of Oklahoma parents moving forward with COVID vaccines for kids amid back-to-school surge; Initial claims for unemployment insurance decline by 25%; From roads to broadband, here's what the federal infrastructure bill would fund for Oklahoma [More...]
