Hawaiʻi Appleseed releases 2026–27 state budget primer and legislative recap
The legislative session is fast and dense, making it hard for the public to follow. But an informed public is the bedrock of democracy. Our hope is these reports help strengthen that bedrock.
Thousands more Hawaiʻi students to get free school meals this fall
Families are encouraged to apply for free school meals as eligibility expands to include ALICE and some middle-income students.
Hawaiʻi Appleseed unveils re-tooled website, enhancing public access to data, research, and advocacy tools
At the heart of the re-launch is a focus on greater utility and accessibility.
New interactive data tool provides side-by-side comparison of House and Senate supplemental budget drafts
Hawaiʻi Appleseed grows its suite of data-forward resources including Economic Justice Dashboard and Federal Medicaid & SNAP Policy Timeline
Hawaiʻi Tax Fairness Coalition presents equitable strategies to Fund Our Future
Coalition members highlighted four key policy proposals that, together, would begin to correct a tax system where the wealthiest residents and large corporations currently pay a smaller share of their income than many working families.