Since the end of the legislative session in early May, we have signed more than 80 bills into law that work to create safer communities, increase opportunities for educational equity and diversity, restore faith in government, increase access to health care, protect our environment and natural resources, and improve the overall quality of life for the people of Hawai‘i. (Read more)

The Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) Program has announced it is expanding eligibility to provide more assistance for Hawaiʻi homeowners. Since the program’s inception in 2021, service providers from the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement and Hawaiʻi Community Lending have been serving homeowners with the greatest needs. HAF provides essential mortgage assistance to homeowners who experienced financial hardship caused by the COVID­19 pandemic. (Read more)

NEW GUN SAFETY LAWS TO PROTECT HAWAIʻI’S PEOPLE – SB1230 AND HB1239

ACTION TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF HAWAIʻI’S YOUTH – SB975

TAKING STEPS TO PROTECT OUR ENVIRONMENT – HB1183

On June 8, Governor Green signed HB1183 at Hāʻena State Park with the intent to enhance the management of state parks across our islands. Hāʻena State Park, similar to other visitor attractions throughout Hawai‘i, was dealing with overcrowding, congestion, degradation of resources, and safety hazards, which have often contributed to a less­than­positive experience for residents and visitors alike. (Read more)

On June 14, Governor Green signed multiple bills to make life safer for Hawai‘i residents. The bills signed focused on the ongoing battle against domestic violence and sexual assault, and expanding support for survivors. (Read more)

About the Newsletter Design:

Created by longtime local design firm Eric Woo Design Inc., the newsletter header, or nameplate features symbolism that represents the title, “A New Path Forward.” The background color transitions from dark to lighter green as a metaphor for moving toward a goal, or light. The lei encircling our major islands represents both the giver (Governor Green’s Administration) and the recipient (the people of Hawai‘i) and shows the connection guided by affection and respect. The repeated, orange triangular ‘ohe kapala design visualizes a path to the future and reflects that forward movement is rarely perfectly straight.