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: Validity of vote on public religious charter school in doubt | Reignited fight on tribal-state tobacco compacts | More

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

In The Know: Oklahoma approves first publicly funded Catholic school in US | Censures of Oklahoma State Reps. will continue next year | Capitol Update | More

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

In The Know: State budget bills become law without governor’s signature | Schools scrambling to find teachers | More

By: Hana Saad
June 5, 2023 // Updated: June 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...]

Weekly Wonk: Insight into closed-door budget negotiations | Do your lawmakers represent your values? | End of session wrapup for advocates

By: Hana Saad
June 3, 2023 // Updated: June 3, 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: Gov. Stitt sends Oklahoma National Guard troops to the U.S.-Mexico border | Calls for reform in the Oklahoma Supreme Court appointment process | More

By: Hana Saad
June 2, 2023 // Updated: June 2, 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...]

LGBTQIA2S+ Pride Month 2023 Resource Guide

By: Hana Saad
June 1, 2023 // Updated: June 1, 2023
June is Pride Month, originally designated to honor the June 27, 1969, Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan. This is a time to celebrate the LGBTQIA2S+ Oklahomans in our lives and pay tribute to those who stood up to discrimination and injustice… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Oklahoma’s abortion law | State foster care system ranks 11th most unstable | Do your lawmakers represent your values?

By: Hana Saad
// Updated: June 1, 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 Supreme Court strikes down two abortion bans | Former OSDE employees sue Ryan Walters for wrongful termination | Tulsa Race Massacre Anniversary

By: Hana Saad
May 31, 2023 // Updated: May 31, 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 state budget shows promise, but could do more for everyday Oklahomans | Last-minute budget deals harmful | Capitol Update

By: Hana Saad
May 28, 2023 // Updated: May 28, 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: Lawmakers override numerous Stitt vetoes | Ryan Walters drops ‘incendiary’ video that worries parents, teachers | Gov. signs private school voucher bill

By: Hana Saad
May 26, 2023 // Updated: May 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...]