Author: Dave Hamby

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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.

Recent Articles

In The Know: Future minimum wage increase will face legislative hurdles | Fired coaches included in top state salaries | Freedom Caucus wanted to take over the Legislature. Then came the primaries

By: Dave Hamby
July 6, 2026 // Updated: July 6, 2026
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: PSO seeking significant rate increase | Oklahoma Health Care Authority board approves balanced budget despite funding gaps | What Oklahoma House members want to study this interim

By: Dave Hamby
June 30, 2026 // Updated: June 30, 2026
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: Gov. defends 16 phone calls to Rod Polston, denies favoritism | PSO rate proposal has some feeling ‘sacrificed at the altar of big business’ | New laws taking effect July 1

By: Dave Hamby
June 29, 2026 // Updated: June 29, 2026
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: Stitt called Polston family hours before early release approved | Oklahoma reviewing impact of SNAP ruling as sugar, candy ban remains in place | No Oklahoma National Guard troops deployed to D.C.

By: Dave Hamby
June 26, 2026 // Updated: June 26, 2026
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: As data centers eye Oklahoma, Tribes weigh the costs | AG files new State Farm lawsuit after Oklahoma Supreme Court ruling | | Successful states invest in what they want to become

By: Dave Hamby
June 25, 2026 // Updated: June 26, 2026
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: Study shows Oklahoma homeowners pay the nation’s highest insurance rates | Highest-income families’ share of private school tax credits increases | Our children deserve investment. When will lawmakers act?

By: Dave Hamby
June 22, 2026 // Updated: June 22, 2026
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: Details on data center secrecy deals Oklahoma communities have signed | Tulsa pastor backed by Trump quits Congressional race | SQ 832 fell short, but working families still need action

By: Dave Hamby
June 18, 2026 // Updated: June 18, 2026
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: Record outside spending on statewide primaries, SQ 832 | Second objection filed to rejection of state question for open primaries | Recent anti-immigrant policy proves Oklahomans are not the priority

By: Dave Hamby
June 15, 2026 // Updated: June 15, 2026
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: Early voting for primary elections, SQ 832 continues today, tomorrow | These races are drawing the most money ahead of primaries | Politics, budget constraints stalled needed criminal justice reforms

By: Dave Hamby
June 12, 2026 // Updated: June 12, 2026
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 report shows Oklahoma ranks 44th for child well-being | How homeless encampment sweeps played out in three cities | Gov. appoints new leader of embattled mental health department

By: Dave Hamby
June 8, 2026 // Updated: June 8, 2026
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...]