David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
Hawaii State Spending Bills Need A Dose Of Sunshine
We are the only state in the country that does not have an independent office or process to create fiscal notes.
Screenshot/2022
Legislature Should Prioritize Children By Investing In Their Future
If not, we risk relegating some kids to a future of poverty and poor mental and physical health.
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Hawaii鈥檚 Economy Will Benefit From A Higher Minimum Wage
Opponents can only make disingenuous arguments that rely on irrelevant information.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
A Living Wage Will Help Keep Families Here
Hawaii trails 11 other states where the minimum wage is higher than ours.
Flickr: Janine
When It Comes To School Breakfast, We Can Do Better
Research shows that when students eat school breakfast they have lower rates of obesity and improved attendance, behavior and grades.
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Too Many Hawaii Children Missing Meals During Summer
Our state compares poorly to others in meeting food needs of poor kids during the summer. Falling short hurts everyone.
Hawaii Dept. of Education
Not Enough Hawaii Students Start The Day Off Right
Hawaii has one of the nation’s lowest rates of students participating in school breakfast programs. We can fix that.