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: School choice programs grow in popularity — and cost | How a 2014 Oklahoma law protects problem property owners | Culture war, ethics bills stall in House committee

By: Dave Hamby
February 24, 2026 // Updated: February 24, 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: Water demand grows as data centers boom | Surveys measure Oklahomans’ health care struggles | Retooling state’s regressive tax system can help affordability

By: Dave Hamby
February 23, 2026 // Updated: February 23, 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: Cutting property taxes would hurt schools, counties | Lawmakers fail to advance bills to rein in home insurance costs | Oklahoma ranks 47th in the nation for women’s health

By: Dave Hamby
February 20, 2026 // Updated: February 20, 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: Oklahoma will face ‘challenging budget year’ as demand for services grows | What is the SAVE Act? | Election Board issues decision to keep voter data private

By: Dave Hamby
February 17, 2026 // Updated: February 17, 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: Two more poultry companies agree to settle Oklahoma pollution lawsuit | Oklahoma ethics board struggling to comply with new law on local campaign finance | Trump reignites longstanding beef with Gov. Stitt

By: Dave Hamby
February 13, 2026 // Updated: February 13, 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: Legislative leaders seem aligned on property tax elimination impacts | Oklahomans worried about loss of Medicaid coverage | Congressional Republicans remain silent after Trump shares racist depiction of Obamas

By: Dave Hamby
February 9, 2026 // Updated: February 9, 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: Oklahoma legislative leaders worry about FY27 budget shortfall | Protecting revenue of key importance in legislative session | How Oklahoma Is Fixing Attorney Deserts in Child Welfare Cases

By: Dave Hamby
February 6, 2026 // Updated: February 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: What to know as state legislative session starts today | Has Oklahoma reached Top 10 status? | Far-right senators clash as session begins

By: Dave Hamby
February 2, 2026 // Updated: February 2, 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: OKC mayor says ICE detention center deal is off | SoonerCare fears it won’t make payroll without $495M lifeline | Oklahomans should speak up, stand up during this legislative session

By: Dave Hamby
January 30, 2026 // Updated: January 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: Oklahomans push back against plans for an ICE detention facility | Gov. wants to create state website promoting school choice | New Office of Juvenile Affairs budget request prioritizes importance of early treatment

By: Dave Hamby
January 28, 2026 // Updated: January 28, 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...]