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: The latest on Oklahoma GOP’s education and budget deals | Flat taxes, proposed cuts make our tax system less fair | More

By: Hana Saad
May 15, 2023 // Updated: May 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...]

Weekly Wonk: Tax cuts aren’t fiscally conservative | Buyer beware on tax cuts, school vouchers | Hunger is a fixable problem | Capitol Update

By: Hana Saad
May 13, 2023 // Updated: May 13, 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: Education proposals at impasse | Staffer: Department of Ed grants stalled under Walters’ administration | Who would oversee voucher tax credits?

By: Hana Saad
May 12, 2023 // Updated: May 12, 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 tax revenue dips for the first time in a year | Nursing homes in trouble | Column: Continued tax cuts aren’t fiscally conservative | More

By: Hana Saad
May 11, 2023 // Updated: May 11, 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: Lawmakers approve $180M in new industry incentives, mulling additional Panasonic funds | Capitol Update | More

By: Hana Saad
May 10, 2023 // Updated: May 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: Hundreds of bills still on table this session | Why lawmakers might not override Stitt’s vetoes | Supreme Court stays Glossip execution

By: Hana Saad
May 8, 2023 // Updated: May 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...]

Weekly Wonk: Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women | Coming together in the people’s house | Capitol Update

By: Hana Saad
May 6, 2023 // Updated: May 6, 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: Educators worried about #OKLeg education funding dispute | Transgender youths file lawsuit over health care ban | Policy Matters | More

By: Hana Saad
May 4, 2023 // Updated: May 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: Gov. vetoes 20 bills in political fight with Senate | OETA renewal in question after veto spat | Senate passes bill banning transgender care for minors

By: Hana Saad
April 28, 2023 // Updated: April 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: Gov.’s education plan seeks to break legislative ‘logjam’ | Lawmakers facing tough choices on taxes, budget | Gov. may seek impeachment in McCurtain Co.

By: Hana Saad
April 24, 2023 // Updated: April 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...]