MAUI REP. MIYAKE SELECTED FOR NATIONAL LAWMAKERS TRAINING PROGRAM

Maui, Hawaiʻi – State Representative Tyson K. Miyake (D-10 Portion of Waiehu, Paukukalo, Wailuku, Wailuku Heights, Waikapu, Hyashi Village) was recently selected as a participant in The Council of State Governments West’s (CSG West) prestigious training program for lawmakers serving in their first four years of service. The purpose of the Western Legislative Academy (WLA) is to build excellence and effectiveness in state legislators and their commitment to the institution of the legislature.

“I am honored to have been selected for this program and am grateful for the opportunity to deepen my understanding of public service. I look forward to bringing back the lessons I learned to better serve the people of Maui, and the state of Hawaiʻi, as we prepare for the 2026 legislative session,” said Representative Tyson Miyake.

Admission to the WLA is highly competitive and based on dedication to public service, desire to improve personal legislative effectiveness, and interest in improving the legislative process. Fifty-two state legislators were selected by CSG West’s Executive Committee to the WLA Class of 2025, out of more than 100 applicants.

The program was held December 16-19, 2025, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, for three and a half days of intensive training in subjects such as legislative institutions, communications, negotiation, and conflict management.

Representative Miyake has served in the Legislature since December 2023, after being appointed by Governor Josh Green. Before joining the Legislature, Miyake served as Chief of Staff to Mayor Victorino in Maui County, where he focused on enhancing public services, addressing community needs, and fostering collaboration among stakeholders.

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About CSG:

CSG West is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization serving state legislators from Western states and Pacific Island governments. CSG West is the Western region of the National Council of State Governments, based in Lexington, Kentucky.  CSG regional offices are based in Sacramento, Chicago, Atlanta, and New York.

Funding for the WLA comes from the Colorado Springs-based El Pomar Foundation, which is dedicated to excellence in nonprofit organizations, as well as from Western state legislatures and corporate sponsors.