HONOLULU, HI  – Members of the Native Hawaiian Caucus of the Hawaiʻi House of Representatives met privately with Governor Josh Green on Friday, November 14, to share concerns and perspectives regarding ongoing negotiations over military land leases and potential federal condemnation efforts. The Caucus expressed appreciation for the Governor’s willingness to meet and discuss these complex issues, while underscoring the urgent need for meaningful and continuous consultation wi

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi –   The Hawaiʻi State Legislature today announced funding decisions for the Act 310, Session Laws of Hawaiʻi (SLH) 2025 Nonprofit Grants Program, awarding $50 million to support nonprofits impacted by recent federal funding delays and reductions. Act 310 appropriates funds to the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations’ Office of Community Services (OCS) to distribute grants for fiscal year 2025–2026.   From October 13 – 24, 2025, the program received 2

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi  – As food insecurity and the impacts of federal funding reductions to essential programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) continue to affect local families, the Hawaiʻi House of Representatives is pleased to announce the release of funding for the Farm to Families initiative, a Legislature-funded program that enables local food banks to purchase, store, and distribute fresh, Hawaiʻi-grown produce to residents in need.   "Farm to

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi — The Council of State Governments has named Hawaiʻi House Representative Trish La Chica a recipient of the 2025 CSG 20 Under 40 Leadership Award . The award honors the bipartisan leadership and public service of 20 emerging elected and appointed state officials across all four CSG regions. “I’m honored to be recognized among leaders who share a deep commitment to public service,” said Representative La Chica. “This recognition is really about the work we’re