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: OK Senate alters education bills after threats from the House | New panel to examine Oklahoma’s economic development shortcomings | Capitol Update

By: Hana Saad
March 28, 2023 // Updated: March 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: OK Legislature at session midpoint | Gov: ‘Cooler heads are going to prevail’ on ed funding | ‘Forced outing’ bills make schools unsafe

By: Hana Saad
March 27, 2023 // Updated: March 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: Multiple bills advance that would cut state revenue | Grand jury releases report on Oklahoma Co. Jail | New fed. legislation will improve health care access, outcomes

By: Hana Saad
March 24, 2023 // Updated: March 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: Tax cut bills adding up in the Oklahoma House | Homelessness and affordable housing | Policy Matters | More

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

In The Know: House passes “Don’t say gay or trans” bill | State Supreme Court finds constitutional “limited right” to abortion | Mexican Consulate to open in OKC | More

By: Hana Saad
March 22, 2023 // Updated: March 22, 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 COVID-19 relief funds remain undistributed | Improving child welfare representation | Investing in our state, not tax cuts | State Supreme Court ruling on abortion

By: Hana Saad
March 21, 2023 // Updated: March 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...]

In The Know: State agencies largely funding Gov.’s DC office | Mental health advocates protest proposed rule change | Education news | More

By: Hana Saad
March 20, 2023 // Updated: March 20, 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: Protecting Oklahoma renters | Maternity leave, childcare | More women representation needed

By: Hana Saad
March 18, 2023 // Updated: March 18, 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: Health Information Exchange rules spurs privacy concerns | Senate advances education bills | AG sues EPA over state’s emission plan

By: Hana Saad
March 17, 2023 // Updated: March 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: Oklahoma AG says Turnpike authority actions suggest unlawful misconduct | Renter protections against landlord retaliation | Policy Matters | More

By: Hana Saad
March 16, 2023 // Updated: March 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...]