Keiki Caucus introduces 2025 legislative package

Hawaiʻi state legislators were joined by community advocates to present the 2025 Keiki Caucus Bill Package and priorities for the upcoming legislative session, dedicated to improving the lives of Hawaiʻi’s children and families.  

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. 

Community advocates rallied their support for the bills outlined in a press conference, Monday. In attendance were Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, Ceeds of Peace, Hawaiʻi Afterschool Alliance, Hawaiʻi Appleseed, and Hawaiʻi Children’s Action Network Speaks! (HCAN Speaks!).