March 2021

Mauna Kea Working Group Starts to Take Shape

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – On March 4, 2021, the Hawaiʻi House of Representatives adopted House Resolution 33, Convening a Working Group to...

Women's Legislative Caucus Assembles 22nd Annual Easter Basket Collection for Families in Need

Bipartisan caucus provides essential household, hygiene items through nonprofit groups Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – For 22 years the Women's...

NCSL Leadership Statement on Rise in Violence, Harassment Toward Asian Americans

Washington, D.C.—National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) President Wisconsin and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R), and NCSL...

State House to Restore Funding for Hilo Youth Challenge

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – The House of Representatives today passed the House version of the state budget which rejects the administration's...

Lawmakers Provide Support for Vaccination Clinic in Mililani

Times Pharmacy to offer Johnson & Johnson vaccines every Thursday through April 15 Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – Representative Ryan I. Yamane...

Representative LoPresti Asks DOH Immunization Chief to Increase Vaccination Distribution

Letter to Balajadia offers assistance to reach populations lagging behind Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – Representative Matthew S. LoPresti has...

House Finance Committee Approves State Budget

Bill includes federal funds allocated through the American Rescue Plan Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – On March 17, 2021, the House Finance Committee...

Remarks by House Speaker Scott K. Saiki on Kaka'ako Makai

House of Representatives Speaker Scott K. Saiki presented the following remarks at the "Save Our Kakaʻako Makai Rally" held at the State...

State CIP Funds Released for Construction of Administrative Offices at Kohala Hospital

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – Governor David Ige has released State Capital Improvement Project (CIP) funds totaling $500,000 to finance the...

Excellence in Education Recognized by Legislature During Education Week March 15-19

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – Every year, the Hawaiʻi State Legislature celebrates Education Week by honoring public school students, educators,...

Advocate for Disabled Wants to Change the World of Disability to Ability

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – A new non-profit group, "The Ohana You Don't See," is holding an event to support the disabled community at the...

Hawai'i House of Representatives Seeks Nominations for Participants in Mauna Kea Working Group

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – The Hawaiʻi House of Representatives adopted House Resolution 33, Convening a Working Group to Develop...