#public housing

State commends Hawaiian Telcom’s $6M donation of fiber infrastructure to public housing

Two months from now, more than 45,000 Hawai‘i residents living in public housing communities across the state will be able to access reliable, high-speed fiber internet service for their homes, thanks to a new public-private partnership between the Hawai‘i Public Housing Authority and Hawaiian Telcom. This milestone is the result of a $6 million in-kind contribution to the community from Hawaiian Telcom. 

Gov. Green’s budget proposal focuses on housing, healthcare, education and recovery

Governor Josh Green, M.D. will submit the Supplemental Budget for Fiscal Year 2025 to the Legislature today, prioritizing housing, healthcare, education, and recovery and resilience. 

Hawai‘i To Receive Nearly $14 Million To Improve Public Housing

More than 4,300 families across Hawai‘i live in federal public housing units that could receive funding from this grant.

2020 Census: Everyone Counts, Including Kids Born on or Before Today

County officials say each response brings more than $1,500 back to Maui, Lānaʻi and Molakaʻi. “The funds will help us strengthen our County’s Head Start program; schools; Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc.; Medicaid; roads and other infrastructure; and public housing,” said Mayor Victorino.

Schatz Discusses Climate Change, Appropriations at Maui Town Hall

Sen. Schatz provided a detailed update on Climate Change, as well as advances in telemedicine, the US Census, border concerns and highlights on appropriations.

NEW LAWS TAKE EFFECT JANUARY 1, 2009

Nine new laws passed by the Legislature during the 2008 legislative session and signed into law by Governor Linda Lingle, take effect on Thursday, January 1st.   Among the new laws are measures designed to protect children from Internet predators, compel parents to pay child support, and prohibit alcohol consumption in common areas of public […]