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
June 28, 2020 // Updated: June 28, 2020
New analyses from OK Policy and Families USA quantify benefits of Medicaid expansion in Oklahoma; SQ 802 will dramatically improve financial well-being in Oklahoma; SQ 802 is a win for criminal justice reform in Oklahoma; KIDS COUNT 2020: Oklahoma ranks 45th for child well-being. [More...]
By: Dave Hamby
June 25, 2020 // Updated: June 25, 2020
Below is the Oklahoma Policy Institute’s statement regarding Gov. Stitt’s press conference today about the Medicaid audit he ordered nearly 16 months ago:
“The Oklahoma Health Care Authority provides quality care, delivered efficiently, to hundreds of thousands of Oklahomans. The… Read more [More...]
By: Dave Hamby
June 24, 2020 // Updated: June 24, 2020
Organizations show impact of proposed initiative to cover more people and draw down more federal dollars
Medicaid expansion in Oklahoma will create jobs, help the state budget and change lives, according to two new reports released by the Oklahoma Policy… Read more [More...]
By: Dave Hamby
June 22, 2020 // Updated: August 21, 2025
Oklahoma children continue to lag behind most states when it comes to major health and well-being indicators, according to the 2020 edition of the KIDS COUNT® Data Book published annually by the Annie E. Casey Foundation.
Oklahoma ranks 45th overall… Read more [More...]
By: Dave Hamby
June 21, 2020 // Updated: June 21, 2020
During this economic crisis we want people to work. Let’s give them the tools to do it; Current events demonstrate need for task force reviewing community policing standards; Accurate census count vital to business, industry; Black Wall Street's legacy. [More...]
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...]
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New analyses from OK Policy and Families USA quantify benefits of Medicaid expansion in Oklahoma; SQ 802 will dramatically improve financial well-being in Oklahoma; SQ 802 is a win for criminal justice reform in Oklahoma; KIDS COUNT 2020: Oklahoma ranks 45th for child well-being. [More...]
Below is the Oklahoma Policy Institute’s statement regarding Gov. Stitt’s press conference today about the Medicaid audit he ordered nearly 16 months ago:
“The Oklahoma Health Care Authority provides quality care, delivered efficiently, to hundreds of thousands of Oklahomans. The… Read more [More...]
Oklahoma children continue to lag behind most states when it comes to major health and well-being indicators, according to the 2020 edition of the KIDS COUNT® Data Book published annually by the Annie E. Casey Foundation.
Oklahoma ranks 45th overall… Read more [More...]
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...]
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...]
