Author: Dave Hamby

Dave Hamby // dhamby@okpolicy.org

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: Wildfires ravage state | Trump Justice Department ends challenge to Oklahoma law on illegal immigration | Housing getting attention during #okleg session | Sunshine Week

By: Dave Hamby
March 17, 2025 // Updated: March 17, 2025
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: Ethics Commission pursuing prosecution against Ryan Walters | Judge ends federal oversight of Oklahoma foster care system | House passes bill making undocumented arrests an automatic felony

By: Dave Hamby
March 14, 2025 // Updated: March 14, 2025
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: State losing child care providers | Proposed bill would threaten youth privacy | Food banks, schools, Tribes bracing for major cuts to food security programs

By: Dave Hamby
March 12, 2025 // Updated: March 12, 2025
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: Bill would restrict state question process | Dark money group supporting gov’s tax proposals | Raising minimum wage could reverse state’s high poverty rate

By: Dave Hamby
March 10, 2025 // Updated: March 10, 2025
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: DOGE-OK starting to take shape | State Congressional delegation say they’re fighting against state’s federal closures | OSU pledges transparency after scathing audit

By: Dave Hamby
March 7, 2025 // Updated: March 7, 2025
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: Dark money pushing gov’s tax plan | Gov. calls for audit of state mental health agency, may need additional funding | Senate subcommittee nixes $3 million ask for Bibles

By: Dave Hamby
March 6, 2025 // Updated: March 6, 2025
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: Teachers speak out against harms created by Walters | Lawmakers pledge budget transparency, but what would that look like | Federal cuts impacting Oklahoma

By: Dave Hamby
March 3, 2025 // Updated: March 3, 2025
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: Fixing Oklahoma’s eviction timeline | Proposed bill repeals controversial immigration law, creates new felony for undocumented | New state ed board members clash with Walters

By: Dave Hamby
February 28, 2025 // Updated: February 28, 2025
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: State-level immigration enforcement officially begins | Ban of corporal punishment on disabled school children advances | Walters requests AG opinion on impact of Trump immigration order

By: Dave Hamby
February 26, 2025 // Updated: February 26, 2025
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: Churches struggling with immigration issues | Oklahoma man served longer in prison than any wrongfully convicted person known | Lawmaker sues governor over order to end remote work

By: Dave Hamby
February 24, 2025 // Updated: February 24, 2025
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...]