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Trump policy could have far-reaching effects on Hawaiʻi’s immigrant population
Economic Justice, Healthcare, Hunger Sophie Cocke 9/18/19 Economic Justice, Healthcare, Hunger Sophie Cocke 9/18/19

Trump policy could have far-reaching effects on Hawaiʻi’s immigrant population

The public-charge rule has been a lightning rod in the national debate over immigration with critics accusing Trump of pushing racist policies that discriminate against immigrants.

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SNAP benefits in jeopardy under Trump proposal
Hunger, Healthcare, Economic Justice Big Island Now Staff 9/14/19 Hunger, Healthcare, Economic Justice Big Island Now Staff 9/14/19

SNAP benefits in jeopardy under Trump proposal

Nearly 16,500 Hawaiʻi residents could lose their SNAP benefits and more under a new rule change proposed by the Trump Administration

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Hawaiʻi Appleseed Center founder-exec director to retire
Economic Justice Big Island Now Staff 8/22/19 Economic Justice Big Island Now Staff 8/22/19

Hawaiʻi Appleseed Center founder-exec director to retire

Hawaiʻi Appleseed announces the retirement of Victor Geminiani, its co-founder and longtime executive director, after a 50-year public interest law career.

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Champion of legal aid to Hawaiʻi’s poor announces retirement
Economic Justice Brittany Lyte 8/21/19 Economic Justice Brittany Lyte 8/21/19

Champion of legal aid to Hawaiʻi’s poor announces retirement

After a 50-year career in public interest law and advocacy, Hawaiʻi Appleseed co-director Victor Geminiani announced on Wednesday that he will retire Aug. 31.

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Hawaiʻi ranks last in participation rate for school breakfast programs
Hunger Michael Brestovansky 2/16/19 Hunger Michael Brestovansky 2/16/19

Hawaiʻi ranks last in participation rate for school breakfast programs

Hawaiʻi's high poverty rate means ensuring more students have access to healthy meals is imperative.

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Hawaiʻi in last place for school breakfast
Hunger KHON2 Web Staff 2/13/19 Hunger KHON2 Web Staff 2/13/19

Hawaiʻi in last place for school breakfast

Fewer than 40 low-income children in Hawaiʻi ate school breakfast for every 100 that received free or reduced-price school lunch last year.

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More kids need school breakfast
Hunger Nicole Woo 2/13/19 Hunger Nicole Woo 2/13/19

More kids need school breakfast

Fewer than 4 in 10 low-income students who eat school lunch are also eating school breakfast in our state.

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