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: Inauguration day | Ryan Walters steps down from nonprofit role | Housing is unaffordable for Oklahoma’s low-wage workers

By: Hana Saad
January 9, 2023 // Updated: January 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...]

Weekly Wonk: Expanding unemployment insurance | Investing in our state’s needs | Envisioning a better Oklahoma for everyone

By: Hana Saad
January 7, 2023 // Updated: January 7, 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: Oklahoma surpasses 4 million residents | Lawmaker wants to ban gender transition procedures for some trans adults | More

By: Hana Saad
January 6, 2023 // Updated: January 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: $18 million for students unspent in 2022 | New approaches to housing challenges | Envisioning a better Oklahoma for 2023 | More

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

In The Know: Expanding unemployment insurance to more workers would protect families and Oklahoma’s economy | Capitol Update | More

By: Hana Saad
January 4, 2023 // Updated: January 4, 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: New year means new state laws take effect in Oklahoma | OTA to hold vote on controversial turnpike project | Policy Matters | More

By: Hana Saad
January 3, 2023 // Updated: January 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: Winter weather plunges Oklahoma into state of emergency | Public school enrollment rebounds | Oklahoma among best in the nation for Medicaid eligibility | Policy Matters

By: Hana Saad
December 22, 2022 // Updated: December 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: Near-capacity shelters brace for extreme weather | Federal spending bill includes more funding for criminal justice needs on tribal lands | School board members arrested for open meetings violation | More

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

In The Know: New report highlights unaddressed disparities in youth justice system | Investigations finds state and local governments infringe on tribal nations’ taxing authority | More

By: Hana Saad
December 20, 2022 // Updated: December 20, 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: Eviction crisis worsens, leaves 70,000 kids without permanent housing in Oklahoma | OK Legislators file first bills ahead of Feb. session | More

By: Hana Saad
December 19, 2022 // Updated: December 19, 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...]