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HCAN Speaks! applauds passage of bills that give working families relief
Hawaiʻi Children’s Action Network Speaks! (HCAN Speaks!), a nonprofit advocacy organization supporting Hawaiʻi families, is celebrating the passage of several bills that are aimed at giving working families relief.
Survey finds overwhelming support for paid family and medical leave in Hawai‘i
A recent statewide survey confirms that a vast majority of Hawai‘i residents support the implementation of paid family and medical leave and are even willing to pay their fair share to have this benefit.
Working Families Caucus supports labor and workers’ rights in 2025 Legislative Package
Members of the Legislature’s Hawaiʻi Working Families Caucus on Monday were joined by community advocates to present their 2025 Legislative Package, which aims to protect workers’ rights and address priority issues for Hawaiʻi’s families.
Keiki Caucus Introduces 2025 Legislative Package
Legislators identified five top priority issues impacting Hawaiʻi’s youth and families, including tax credits for household and dependent care services, funding for community schools, paid family leave, e-cigarette regulations, and universal free school breakfast and lunches.
AARP Hawaiʻi survey shows support for paid family leave bill
Older registered voters overwhelmingly support paid family leave for family caregivers, according to a AARP Hawaiʻi survey of registered voters 40 and older. That support is widespread and cuts across the political spectrum. Most respondents said the state does not provide enough support to family caregivers, the American Association of Retired Persons says.
