Author: Dave Hamby

Dave Hamby // dhamby@okpolicy.org

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.

Recent Articles

In The Know: Lawmakers critical of rules for new private school voucher program | Committee studies improvements to Quality Jobs Program | Oct. 10 election results | More

By: Dave Hamby
October 11, 2023 // Updated: October 11, 2023
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...]

In The Know: Child care providers face financial hurdles | Board to vote on contract for religious charter school | Fiscal transparency | Indigenous Peoples Day

By: Dave Hamby
October 9, 2023 // Updated: October 9, 2023
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...]

Weekly Wonk: Lawmakers should prioritize democratic processes | Quitting our Lone Star envy | Capitol Update

By: Dave Hamby
October 7, 2023 // Updated: October 7, 2023
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...]

In The Know: Tulsa Race Massacre survivors bring reparations case to capitol | Lawmakers should prioritize democratic processes | Indigenous Peoples Day

By: Dave Hamby
October 6, 2023 // Updated: October 6, 2023
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...]

In The Know: Special session fizzles after Senate adjourns when governor declines to meet | Childcare programs lose millions of federal dollars | More

By: Dave Hamby
October 4, 2023 // Updated: October 4, 2023
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...]

In The Know: Gov. Stitt still weighing Senate invite to discuss his tax plans | Racial disparities in debt collection | Oklahoma has too many unmet needs to slash revenue

By: Dave Hamby
October 2, 2023 // Updated: October 2, 2023
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...]

Weekly Wonk: Cutting state revenue creates race to the bottom | Tax cut deja vu | Poverty persists because we fail to act | More

By: Dave Hamby
September 30, 2023 // Updated: September 30, 2023
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...]

In The Know: Lawmakers asked to reform state’s eviction process | Questions about call for special session | Poll: Oklahomans favor stronger tribal, state collaboration

By: Dave Hamby
September 27, 2023 // Updated: September 28, 2023
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...]

In The Know: A look at grocery sales tax debate | Corp. Commissioner asks for ONG audit after 2021 winter storm | Religious charter school suit brings national attention | More

By: Dave Hamby
September 25, 2023 // Updated: September 25, 2023
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...]

Weekly Wonk: Poverty comes from structural barriers, not personal choices | A look at the upcoming special session | More

By: Dave Hamby
September 23, 2023 // Updated: September 23, 2023
Weekly Wonk, Sept. 24, 2024 | Poverty comes from structural barriers, not personal choices | A look at the upcoming special session | More [More...]