The Promise of Universal Access to Pre-K. Ready Keiki is a statewide public-private effort to expand access to preschool for all 3 and 4 year olds.
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Happy Opening Day to the Hawaiʻi State Legislature!
The start of session represents an opportunity for progress and positive change for our state. I’m excited to support the important work of our House and Senate members as they continue their efforts to make Hawaiʻi a place where our people can thrive.
A special congratulations to Senate President Ron Kouchi and Speaker of the House Nadine Nak
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This weekend our family stopped by the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaiʻi to ring in 2025 at the New Year’s ʻOhana Festival.
Mahalo to @jcchawaii and the many groups and volunteers for bringing our community together.
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After over ten years serving as Finance Chair, it always feels like coming home when I meet with the House Finance Committee. Yesterday, I had the opportunity to present on my office’s public services and policy initiatives — from modernizing the name change process to expanding access to preschool statewide and improving high-speed internet access for all.
I’m grateful to the Legislature for thei
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Achieving internet for all of Hawaiʻi is a true kākou effort — from the counties, state, and federal government partnering with the business sector, non-profits, and our residents.
Under #ConnectKakou, we’ve made significant strides in making high-speed internet more affordable and accessible across our state. Here are five of the top milestones of these efforts. You can learn more at connectkakou
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Congratulations to the @honolulucitycouncil and @mayorrickhnl for their inauguration! I’m excited to see my friend and former colleague from the State House @scott.nishimoto take on this new chapter as Councilmember.
Wishing you all the best as you serve our Oʻahu communities with dedication and aloha. Mahalo for all that you do.
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Earlier this month, our family stopped by the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaiʻi to ring in 2025 at the New Year’s ʻOhana Festival.
Mahalo to JCCH and the many groups and volunteers for bringing our community together.
Last year, we significantly expanded the Preschool Open Doors program, Hawaiʻi’s preschool tuition subsidy. By raising income eligibility limits and including 3-year-olds, the program now provides greater support to local families, helping to ease the cost of childcare.
Eligible families are encouraged to visit http://patchhawaii.org to learn more and apply.
#ReadyKeiki #hawaiipreschool #hawaiiprek #hawaiikeiki #keikifirst
Happy Opening Day to the Hawaiʻi State Legislature!
A special congratulations to Senate President Ron Kouchi and Speaker of the House Nadine Nakamura, who makes history as our state’s first female speaker. Wishing everyone a productive and successful session ahead!
The start of session represents an opportunity for progress and positive change for our state. I’m excited to support the important work of our House and Senate members as they continue their efforts to make Hawaiʻi a place where our people can thrive.