A Committed Community
Hawai`i residents found many reasons to immerse themselves in their legislative branch of government today at the state Capitol.
Senate Bill 958, which would impose a 10-year moratorium on developing genetically-engineered taro, drew many supporters to its 9 a.m. hearing in the Capitol auditorium.
Lanakila seniors marched around the Capitol building about one hour later to raise awareness of senior hunger and support for their Meals on Wheels program. Sen. Norman Sakamoto presented them with a certificate on behalf of the Kupuna Caucus.
Legislative Hawaiian Caucus Day invited an information fair, the Royal Order of Kamehameha I and Grammy award winners Richard Ho`opi`i, Owana Salazar, Sterling Seaton and George Kahumoku Jr.
Today also marked the Developmental Disability Council’s 9th annual information day. Senators recognized hundreds of participants from Maui, Kaua`i, Moloka`i, Big Island and O`ahu during session.
The DDC information day is a time for the disabled and their families to learn more about the legislative process and form relationships with their legislators. Kaua`i participants expressed concern over shortages in dental care, health care and affordable housing during a Q & A session with Rep. James Tokioka (Lihue, Koloa) and Kaua`i Sen. Gary Hooser, right.