Author: Hana Saad

Hana Saad // hsaad@okpolicy.org

Hana Saad joined OK Policy in August 2022 as the Communications and Operations Fellow. She graduated from the University of Tulsa with degrees in Media Studies and English and is part of Phi Beta Kappa, an academic honor society. At TU, Hana regularly wrote for The Collegian and was the Co-Editor of the Stylus Journal of Art and Writing. She also serves on the team at Puppy Haven Rescue to help in their mission of saving rescue dogs across Oklahoma. Hana is eager to learn more about public policy in Oklahoma and use her skills to support the OKP work to build a more equitable state. In her free time, she loves to read fiction and poetry, walk her dog, and make copious cups of tea.

Recent Articles

In The Know: AG plans plans litigation against natural gas marketers | Treating mental health for incarcerated people | Criminal justice reform | More

By: Hana Saad
July 19, 2023 // Updated: July 19, 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: State Senate returns for special session next week | Oklahoma Ethics Commission director resigns in frustration | Homelessness in rural Oklahoma | More

By: Hana Saad
July 18, 2023 // Updated: July 18, 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: Caring for Caregivers Act | Justice for Tulsa Race Massacre survivors | Election reforms needed | More

By: Hana Saad
July 15, 2023 // Updated: July 15, 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: AG’s office prepares to enforce new laws on pharmacy corporations | OSDE faces criticism over outstanding open records requests | Policy Matters | More

By: Hana Saad
July 13, 2023 // Updated: July 13, 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: Oklahoma finally has online voter registration | State ranks bottom 10 for business | Schools face counselor shortage

By: Hana Saad
July 12, 2023 // Updated: July 12, 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: Tulsa Race Massacre survivors plan to appeal dismissed lawsuit | Special elections in 7 Oklahoma counties | Capitol Update | More

By: Hana Saad
July 11, 2023 // Updated: July 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: Tulsa Race Massacre survivors’ reparations lawsuit dismissed | New law allows blind voters to receive electronic ballots | OK lawmakers file interim study requests | More

By: Hana Saad
July 10, 2023 // Updated: July 10, 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: Dozens of new laws went into effect July 1 | AG: ‘Absolute failure of leadership’ in pandemic fund spending | Policy Matters

By: Hana Saad
July 5, 2023 // Updated: July 5, 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: Auditor: Oklahoma mispent millions of federal school aid | $1.2B for high-speed internet in Oklahoma | More

By: Hana Saad
June 28, 2023 // Updated: June 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: Tobacco compact veto override fails by one vote | SCOTUS decision may impact state religious charter school | Capitol Update | More

By: Hana Saad
June 27, 2023 // Updated: June 27, 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...]