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

Weekly Wonk: Medicaid expansion improves housing stability | State question process deserves better | Capitol Update

By: Hana Saad
October 1, 2022 // Updated: October 1, 2022
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 approve $1B of ARPA spending | Gender care issue now on governor’s desk | How schools adapted to end of universal free lunch

By: Hana Saad
September 30, 2022 // Updated: September 30, 2022
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: How community book ban efforts gained momentum | State question process deserves better | Lawmakers to consider drought relief

By: Hana Saad
September 29, 2022 // Updated: September 29, 2022
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 to allocate $1.87B in federal relief | Officials threaten to withhold ARPA funds over gender services | Grocery sales tax

By: Hana Saad
September 28, 2022 // Updated: September 28, 2022
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: Sufficient funding needed for justice-involved youth | Staffing issues at polling places | Senate: No grocery, income tax proposals in special session

By: Hana Saad
September 27, 2022 // Updated: September 27, 2022
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: Why SQ 820 isn’t on November ballot | Oklahoma test scores show partial rebound | Medicaid expansion improves housing stability

By: Hana Saad
September 26, 2022 // Updated: September 26, 2022
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: Supporting immigration will boost Oklahoma’s economy | ARPA spending taking shape | A light in the darkness

By: Hana Saad
September 24, 2022 // Updated: September 24, 2022
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: Indian Health Service has a new leader | State Ed Board OKs budget request with $5k teacher raises | More

By: Hana Saad
September 23, 2022 // Updated: September 23, 2022
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: $1B in pandemic relief spending recommended | SQ820 won’t be on November ballot | Finding a light in the darkness

By: Hana Saad
September 22, 2022 // Updated: September 22, 2022
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: Supporting immigration will boost state economy | Court rules for local control on school masking | Justice reform in Oklahoma

By: Hana Saad
September 21, 2022 // Updated: September 21, 2022
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...]