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: LOFT report says $3B in state spending outside Central Purchasing | AG drops charges against Rep. O’Donnell | More

By: Hana Saad
April 7, 2023 // Updated: April 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: House, Senate present dueling teacher pay raise plans | #OKLeg withholds $600M in federal funding from OHCA | Policy Matters | More

By: Hana Saad
April 6, 2023 // Updated: April 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] AG opinion: Ed. Dept. rules on libraries, transgender students are void | Walters still awaiting Senate confirmation on cabinet post | Tuesday election results

By: Hana Saad
April 5, 2023 // Updated: April 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: Which education bills are still alive in the OKLeg? | Walters, districts at odds over ‘pornographic’ books in schools | Capitol Update | More

By: Hana Saad
April 4, 2023 // Updated: April 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. expresses support for Walters, opposes income cap on private school credits | Low voter turnout among young voters | More

By: Hana Saad
April 3, 2023 // Updated: April 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...]

Weekly Wonk: A look at this session’s tax proposals | Oklahomans deserve justice reform | April 4 local elections vital | Capitol Update

By: Hana Saad
April 1, 2023 // Updated: April 1, 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...]

National Arab American Heritage Month 2023 Resource Guide

By: Hana Saad
March 31, 2023 // Updated: March 31, 2023
April is National Arab American Heritage Month, and we want to recognize the achievements, contributions, and rich heritage of Arab-Americans, especially for our friends and neighbors who call Oklahoma home.  Arab-Americans, who can trace their roots to 22 countries in… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Senate passes private school credits bill | This session’s tax proposals don’t deliver inflation relief | State Budget Update 2023

By: Hana Saad
// Updated: March 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...]

In The Know: #OKLeg education policy fights continue | Upcoming public hearings on missing, murdered Indigenous peoples | Local elections matter

By: Hana Saad
March 30, 2023 // Updated: March 30, 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, Senate leaders clash over private school tax credits | Panasonic again interested in Oklahoma? | Oklahomans deserve justice reform

By: Hana Saad
March 29, 2023 // Updated: March 29, 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...]