The Honolulu City Council should work on disaster planning, summer feeding programs for children, kūpuna programs, and direct funding for food banks. #FoodSecurity #EmergencyManagement www.hawaiipublicradio.org/local-news/2...

Schools in low-income areas can automatically provide all students with free school meals under a federal program. Some 46,000 Hawaii students attend schools that may stop participating in that program, according to an analysis from @urbaninstitute.bsky.social www.civilbeat.org/2025/11/more...

While teachers, nurses and service workers pay income tax on every dollar they earn, the wealthy can shield a large portion of their profits thanks to a special tax break on capital gains. #fundourfuture #taxtherich #taxfairness #taxreform #workingfamilies #hawaii hiappleseed.org/blog/hawaii-...

SNAP surveys SNAP users. Already half of them are saying they are skipping meals.

By removing financial barriers to public transit, Hawaiʻi can empower young people to participate fully in their communities, while easing family costs and supporting climate goals. #YouthRideFree #Mobility #PublicTransit #PublicHealth #ClimateJustice #Hawaii hiappleseed.org/blog/youth-r...

Small businesses in low-income, high-poverty neighborhoods often get 50% or more of their monthly revenue from #SNAP. Staff are now at risk of losing their jobs. Stores are unable to restock. In worst case scenarios, they risk closing their doors forever. #GovShutdown www.kitv.com/news/busines...

Hawaiʻi Appleseed’s selected project will improve pedestrian safety and transit lighting for women and families in Waipahu and ʻEwa. #transportation #transit #mobility #publicsafety #infrastructure #publictransit #community #hawaii #oahu hiappleseed.org/press-releas...

Instead, it appears to be choosing not to use them in an effort to gain political advantage, leaving millions of families across the country to suffer as a result. www.cbpp.org/press/statem...

As CBPP President @sharonparrott.bsky.social said yesterday, the Administration could have, and should have, taken steps weeks ago to be ready to use these funds, as they are legally required to do.

That’s right, USDA’s shutdown plan dated September 30, 2025, seems to be gone from their website. But, you can find that excerpt on page 15 of the plan, here: web.archive.org/web/20251001....

Punchbowl reports “White House officials determined they do not have the authority” to use contingency reserves —billions of $ that Congress provided for use when SNAP funding is inadequate— to fund Nov. SNAP benefits. But, that’s not what USDA’s now-deleted shutdown plan says:

“A new national report is raising the alarm about a sharp rise in Hawai‘i children living in poverty. The report by the @annieecaseyfdn.bsky.social shows child poverty has risen by one-third since the pandemic.” #poverty #childtaxcredit #costofliving www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2025/10/22/n...

A new research report from Hawaiʻi Appleseed reveals that parking mandates are adding tens of thousands of dollars to the cost of construction of new homes on Oʻahu. #ParkingMandates #Parking #Affordability #HousingCosts #HousingCrisis #AffordableHousing #Honolulu hiappleseed.org/press-releas...

“A budget is the single most honest expression of a government’s priorities. It shows us, in black and white, whether we are investing in our keiki’s futures or in maintaining a status quo that benefits only the privileged few.” Essay from our executive director. www.civilbeat.org/2025/10/why-...

Already facing resource shortages, new federal budget cuts call into question the very future of the Census Bureau itself. #Census #Government #FederalCuts #FederalBudget #Budget #RacialEquity #SocialJustice #EconomicJustice #Data #DataDriven #FundOurFuture hiappleseed.org/blog/census-...

Even within these new constraints, Hawaiʻi can innovate by combining or re-imagining existing programs to expand access and strengthen support for our seniors. #FoodSecurity #FoodEquity #Hunger #SeniorHunger #SNAP #HR1cuts #Hawaii #LocalSolutions hiappleseed.org/blog/how-fed...

“A budget is the single most honest expression of a government’s priorities. It shows us, in black and white, whether we are investing in our keiki’s futures or in maintaining a status quo that benefits only the privileged few.” Essay from our executive director. www.civilbeat.org/2025/10/why-...

“To make housing affordable, counties need to get out of their own way. The current path guarantees ever-higher costs.” hiappleseed.org/blog/rethink... via @hiappleseed.bsky.social #housing+ #urbanism+ #urbanism

More than 13,000 people in Hawaiʻi could lose some or all of their monthly benefits once expanded work requirements kick in. The ripple effects will extend throughout Hawaiʻi’s economy. This funding will help us build a more equitable and resilient food system. hiappleseed.org/in-the-news/...

County governments control what gets built through zoning, and through lengthy discretionary approvals. Both levers have historically been used to restrict supply. #AffordableHousing #Housing #HousingCosts #CostOfLiving #Zoning #HousingPolicy #CountyPolicy #Hawaii hiappleseed.org/blog/rethink...

County governments control what gets built through zoning, and through lengthy discretionary approvals. Both levers have historically been used to restrict supply. #AffordableHousing #Housing #HousingCosts #CostOfLiving #Zoning #HousingPolicy #CountyPolicy #Hawaii hiappleseed.org/blog/rethink...

Together, Policy in Perspective 2025 and the Hawaiʻi Budget Primer FY2025–26 provide a compelling—and sometimes sobering—look at how Hawai‘i invests, and often under-invests, in its communities. #budget #legislature #policy #hawaii #fundourfuture hiappleseed.org/blog/transfo...

Together, Policy in Perspective 2025 and the Hawaiʻi Budget Primer FY2025–26 provide a compelling—and sometimes sobering—look at how Hawai‘i invests, and often under-invests, in its communities. #budget #legislature #policy #hawaii #fundourfuture hiappleseed.org/blog/transfo...

Can Hawaiʻi afford to cut the grocery tax? Any proposal to reduce or remove the GET on food must be paired with a credible plan for replacing the revenue. It’s a challenge—but also an opportunity to build a fairer and more sustainable system. #FoodTax #CostOfLiving hiappleseed.org/blog/can-haw...

Can Hawaiʻi afford to cut the grocery tax? Any proposal to reduce or remove the GET on food must be paired with a credible plan for replacing the revenue. It’s a challenge—but also an opportunity to build a fairer and more sustainable system. #FoodTax #CostOfLiving hiappleseed.org/blog/can-haw...

Increasing transit fares while household budgets are already stretched thin risks pushing out the very riders who rely on TheBus the most, while decreasing ridership and revenue. #PublicTransit #Honolulu #CostOfLiving #Transportation #Mobility #Access #Equity hiappleseed.org/blog/honolul...

Increasing transit fares while household budgets are already stretched thin risks pushing out the very riders who rely on TheBus the most, while decreasing ridership and revenue. #PublicTransit #Honolulu #CostOfLiving #Transportation #Mobility #Access #Equity hiappleseed.org/blog/honolul...

More than 13,000 people in Hawaiʻi could lose some or all of their monthly benefits once expanded work requirements kick in. The ripple effects will extend throughout Hawaiʻi’s economy. This funding will help us build a more equitable and resilient food system. hiappleseed.org/in-the-news/...

The Safe Routes to School advisory committee has announced the first round of funding awards. August Ahrens Elementary in Waipahu—the state’s largest elementary school—is designated as first on the list w/ a $1 million project along five blocks of Māhoe Street. www.civilbeat.org/2025/09/stat...

Whether buying a first home, renting, or selling within the community, local people should have the advantage. Housing should function as a home—not as a global commodity. #LocalsOnly #AffordableHousing #Housing #Hawaii hiappleseed.org/blog/hawaii-...

When we put people first, it means our policy proposals come from the community—which is essential to turning those proposals into law. Read more about what this looks like in practice and find out how you can help below. #SocialJustice hiappleseed.org/blog/people-...

In Hawaiʻi, nearly 1 in 3 households struggles with food insecurity. These investments will help power Hawaiʻi advocates fighting for policy-based solutions designed to break the cycle of #hunger and strengthen food security for future generations. #FoodEquity hiappleseed.org/press-releas...

The mega budget bill that Congress recently passed narrows who can access critical programs like SNAP and Medicaid, while fueling fear and confusion about who can safely apply for assistance in the wake of increased #immigration enforcement. hiappleseed.org/blog/the-chi...

Inclusionary Zoning is a band-aid solution to a crisis that demands major surgery. It’s time to confront why this policy hasn’t worked—and what we should do instead. #zoning #housing #housingcrisis #affordability #costofliving #honolulu #hawaii #policy #research hiappleseed.org/blog/inclusi...

Reinstating parking mandates for developers in Honolulu means choosing cars over people and asphalt over affordability. The Honolulu City Council should reject Bill 53. #housing #transportation #health #hawaii #publicpolicy www.civilbeat.org/2025/08/bill...

You’re invited to our first-ever Halloween-themed fundraiser, “Fright for Justice,” Thurs., Oct. 30, 2025, at TchinTchin Bar in Chinatown, Oʻahu! Enjoy a spooky night of dancing, costumes + more! Support our mission of achieving economic justice for & with Hawaiʻi’s people! bit.ly/frightforjustice

These budget cuts, alongside President Trump’s administrative directives, are poised to leave lasting negative impacts on our island #infrastructure, and to make #mobility even more challenging for residents who rely on walking, biking and taking #transit. hiappleseed.org/blog/federal...

The State of Hawaiʻi has an obligation to shore up its revenue through tax policies that make the wealthiest among us pay their fair share. #TaxPolicy #PublicPolicy #StateBudget hiappleseed.org/blog/incomin...

Federal budget proposals are threatening to make Hawaiʻi’s housing crisis even worse. If enacted, $33.6 billion in cuts would gut rental assistance, eliminate key affordable housing development programs and slash funding for homelessness services. #hawaii #housing hiappleseed.org/blog/federal...

Federal budget proposals are threatening to make Hawaiʻi’s housing crisis even worse. If enacted, $33.6 billion in cuts would gut rental assistance, eliminate key affordable housing development programs and slash funding for homelessness services. #hawaii #housing hiappleseed.org/blog/federal...

Abbey Seitz, director of transportation equity for Hawaiʻi Appleseed, said she understands some of the bill’s public safety concerns. However: “I am worried that we are creating more barriers to transit for those who most need it,” Seitz said. #publictransit www.civilbeat.org/2025/06/oahu...

Congress is serving up #hunger, and Hawai‘i families are on the chopping block. Federal SNAP cuts would shift costs to the state, impose stricter work rules, and jeopardize access to school meals and other local food programs. We must #ProtectSNAP! #SNAPmatters hiappleseed.org/blog/federal...

This year, we helped pass bills to: ✅ Expand free school meals for keiki ✅ Fund safer routes to school ✅ Boost affordable housing near transit Help sustain the fight for justice! Join our summer donor campaign: ✨ Become a monthly donor ✨ Share with a friend #EconomicJustice #PeopleFirst #Hawaii

Mahalo to all the advocates who pushed our elected leaders to expand free school meals for Hawai‘i public school keiki, and to expand transportation option to bring them to school. Today Gov. Green signed SB1300 and HB862 into law, helping to build stronger foundations for our collective future.

Mahalo to all the advocates who pushed our elected leaders to expand free school meals for Hawai‘i public school keiki, and to expand transportation option to bring them to school. Today Gov. Green signed SB1300 and HB862 into law, helping to build stronger foundations for our collective future.

We need consistent SRTS revenue. Three bills currently in front of the governor—HB1231, SB1195 and SB1009—would do just that. If signed into law, these measures could collectively generate about $5 million each year for the SRTS program. Ask Gov Green to sign them here: bit.ly/safestreets4hi

Investing in the Safe Routes To School fund is a critical step in transforming our #transportation system to meet the needs of all residents—pedestrians, cyclists and drivers alike. #SafeStreets4HI hiappleseed.org/blog/healthi...

Investing in the Safe Routes To School fund is a critical step in transforming our #transportation system to meet the needs of all residents—pedestrians, cyclists and drivers alike. #SafeStreets4HI hiappleseed.org/blog/healthi...

Assessing a proper tax rate on corporations and the wealthy will be necessary to produce a budget that can fund critical safety net programs and investments in our future. #FundOurFuture #TaxCuts #Budget #Hawaii #Medicaid #SNAP #PeopleFirst #Policy hiappleseed.org/blog/hawaii-...

Same, Dr. Malcolm, same 😭 Image 1-2: from Civil Beat today Image 3-4: from the Hawai‘i Appleseed blog last year