AIEA (KITV4) The homeless crisis in many parts of Hawaii continues rising, including Aiea and Pearl City. Residents and political figures discussed the topic Wednesday night at a Town
“HB 619 will benefit Hawaiʻi’s small farmers and those facing food insecurity in our state by providing tax relief to farmers and healthy nutritious foods to non-profit food banks. It is a win-win situation for everyone,” said Representative Mahina Poepoe (D-13, Moloka‘i, Lāna‘i, Kaho‘olawe, portion of Kahului, Ha‘ikū, Pe‘ahi, Huelo, Nāhiku, Hāna, Kīpahulu).
The freshmen class of the Hawaiʻi House of Representatives Majority came together Thursday to share their experiences since being elected. The group also shared highlights of several bills that crossed over to the state Senate and their personal experiences serving in office settling in at the Capitol in Honolulu.
Members of Hawaiʻi's chapter of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network gathered at the state's capitol last week to lobby for bills that they hope will save lives.