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 fails to pass bill banning corporal punishment for disabled children | Proposed bill would stifle open access to info | Protecting the state question process

By: Hana Saad
March 15, 2023 // Updated: March 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: Muslim Day at the capitol | VW passes on Oklahoma as location for new EV battery plant | Capitol Update | More

By: Hana Saad
March 14, 2023 // Updated: March 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: Veterans Commission fires director | Gov. blocks toxic waste shipment to state | Reforming Open Records Act? | More

By: Hana Saad
March 13, 2023 // Updated: March 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: Federal supports for Oklahomans, economy | Justice reform | Tax cut fever is shortsighted

By: Hana Saad
March 11, 2023 // Updated: March 15, 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: Speaker McCall to Senate: ‘Hands off’ the House’s education package | Faith leaders ask Ryan Walters to keep religion out of public education | More

By: Hana Saad
March 10, 2023 // Updated: March 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: Senate passes bill making it harder to get a state question on the ballot | Govt. actions can help Oklahoma families, businesses | More

By: Hana Saad
March 9, 2023 // Updated: March 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: Voters fail to pass SQ 820 | House censures, strips nonbinary lawmaker of committee posts | Ways & Means Committee Hearing in OKC

By: Hana Saad
March 8, 2023 // Updated: March 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: Paid teacher maternity leave advances in senate | Gov. Stitt urges lawmakers to choose between school vouchers and sweeping tax cuts | Capitol Update | More

By: Hana Saad
March 7, 2023 // Updated: March 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: Families brace for food benefit cuts | Democracy remains inaccessible to many Oklahomans | SQ820 wrap-up

By: Hana Saad
March 6, 2023 // Updated: March 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: Democracy inaccessible to many Oklahomans | Plain language eviction summons | More empathy needed | Capitol Update

By: Hana Saad
March 4, 2023 // Updated: March 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...]