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: House Republicans unveil education bill | Extra food assistance benefit to end in March | Efforts underway to limit Gov.’s agency controls

By: Hana Saad
February 17, 2023 // Updated: February 17, 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: Senate bill banning gender-affirming care for minors advances | Safe, affordable housing should not be a luxury | More

By: Hana Saad
February 16, 2023 // Updated: February 16, 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’s first Black History Day at the capitol | Bills aimed at recruiting and retaining teachers advance | OKC election results | More

By: Hana Saad
February 15, 2023 // Updated: February 15, 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: 300,000 Oklahomans could lose Medicaid coverage as COVID-19 emergency ends | New bills create exceptions to state’s strict abortion laws | More

By: Hana Saad
February 14, 2023 // Updated: February 14, 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: Flat agency budgets could reduce public service | Cutting taxes alone won’t attract businesses | SQ820 Fact Sheet

By: Hana Saad
February 13, 2023 // Updated: February 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...]

Weekly Wonk: Proposed tax cuts would endanger public services | We can’t move forward if we don’t acknowledge past | Capitol Update

By: Hana Saad
February 11, 2023 // Updated: February 11, 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: Gov illegally appointed veterans commission members | U.S. Labor Secretary tours Greenwood District | Friday is registration deadline for March 7 special election

By: Hana Saad
February 10, 2023 // Updated: February 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: Lawmakers advance bills to take some powers from Gov.’s office | Recreational marijuana debates | Policy Matters | More

By: Hana Saad
February 9, 2023 // Updated: February 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...]

In The Know: Gov’s education agenda | Changes proposed to state question process | Rural towns without child care | More

By: Hana Saad
February 8, 2023 // Updated: February 8, 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 delivers state of the state address, emphasizes tax cuts and school vouchers | Capitol Update | More

By: Hana Saad
February 7, 2023 // Updated: February 7, 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...]