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Hawaiʻi legislators, advocates celebrate immigrant justice laws, honor lives lost to immigration enforcement
A gathering July 28 — organized by Campaign for Immigrant Justice, led by American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaiʻi, Hawaiʻi Coalition for Immigrant Rights and The Legal Clinic — centered on celebration, remembrance and a renewed commitment to protecting Hawaiʻi’s immigrant communities.
Capitol Hill briefs for July 22: Affordable housing, Iran war, military promotions, Jones Act and more
A quick look at recent news from and moves made by Hawai‘i lawmakers serving in Washington, D.C.
UH Mānoa launched new microsites to increase accessibility for international student applicants
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa is encouraging international student applicants with new microsites available in their language.
Governor signs 16 bills improving fire safety, emergency management, veteran support, language access
Gov. Josh Green said Friday: “By addressing these important pillars of disaster prevention, mitigation and management, we are working to ensure that all residents of Hawai‘i are better protected and prepared, especially during times of crisis.”
Governor signs several bills supporting kūpuna, people with disabilities and expanding language access
The measures Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green signed into law Friday are measures meant to strengthen protections for kūpuna and those living with disabilities, support caregivers and provide funding for state departments and agencies that offer services and educational programs for elderly and disabled residents.
