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: Legislative session begins, focused on tax cuts and school vouchers | Needs of everyday Oklahomans outweigh tax cuts that benefit the wealthy

By: Hana Saad
February 6, 2023 // Updated: February 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...]

Weekly Wonk: A better Oklahoma tomorrow requires action today | Capitol Update | Lawmakers should focus on Oklahoma’s pressing needs

By: Hana Saad
February 4, 2023 // Updated: February 4, 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: Behind the ‘grassroots’ movement for Oklahoma school vouchers | Are utilities ready for next winter storm | DEI training in higher ed

By: Hana Saad
February 3, 2023 // Updated: February 3, 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: Community meetings following Memphis police killing | Walters begins shaping education agency | Lawmakers seeking exceptions to abortion rules

By: Hana Saad
January 30, 2023 // Updated: January 30, 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: Education proposals | Envisioning an Oklahoma without poverty | More

By: Hana Saad
January 28, 2023 // Updated: February 23, 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: State Board of Ed OK’s revised budget without across-the-board pay raises | Independent counsel to review Glossip case | More

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

In The Know: Exceptions to Oklahoma’s abortion ban | Cuts to food stamps | Envisioning an Oklahoma without poverty | More

By: Hana Saad
January 26, 2023 // Updated: January 26, 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: Contentious education budget meeting with new superintendent | Performance-based teacher raises proposed | Sports betting | Capitol Update | More

By: Hana Saad
January 25, 2023 // Updated: January 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...]

In The Know: More culture-war bills | OTA expansion blocked at Lake Thunderbird | Officials take public approach to replacement for Swadley’s | More

By: Hana Saad
January 24, 2023 // Updated: January 24, 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: School vouchers | Modern-day redlining | More than 3,000 bills filed for upcoming session | Together Oklahoma meetings

By: Hana Saad
January 23, 2023 // Updated: January 23, 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...]