Working families and businesses would benefit from statewide program

HONOLULU, February 5, 2020 — A statewide Paid Family Leave program is one step closer to becoming law after advancing through a Senate committee yesterday.

Media Advisory

Community-led legislative priorities will offer a bold approach to big problems facing children and families

Collaboration brings together 37 local organizations and the legislative Keiki Caucus to tackle economic, education, health challenges

Advocates appreciate promising first step for Hawaiʻi’s working families

Community groups emphasize that the Legislature, Governor, and businesses must remain committed to passing laws that will truly benefit working families

HONOLULU, January 14, 2019 — The joint legislative package announced today is a promising and crucial first step for Hawaiʻi’s working-class families, according to groups advocating for Hawaiʻi’s working families.

December 24, 2019

Here we go again. The City and County of Honolulu is conducting sweeps of our houseless neighbors over the holidays—again.

Wednesday, December 11, 2019

WASHINGTON – Yesterday, U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) introduced a bipartisan resolution to ensure the 2020 Census is fair and accurate. The resolution encourages individuals, families, and households across the United States to take part in the Census so that all communities can be counted.

KITV covers the new study on Paid Family Leave in Hawaii. Executive Director, Deborah Zysman, goes on air to share the importance of this policy in our community. 

November 15, 2019

The Honolulu Civil Beat reviews the new study that provides lawmakers with a framework for how they could implement a paid family leave program in Hawaii. Featuring some quotes from our Executive Director, Deborah Zysman, the article is an interesting read and will leave you ready to advocate for paid family leave.