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Measure Could Expand DA BUX Buying Power

flickr.com A bill moving through the Hawaii State Legislature could increase the buying power of people using government SNAP-EBT benefits to purchase food through the state s DA BUX program. Funding to continue the program, however, is not part of the proposal. The Hawaii Health Food Incentive Program, also known as DA BUX Double Up Food Bucks, provides a dollar-for-dollar match to beneficiaries of the federal Supplement Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP and previously known as food stamps. The DA BUX match only applies to purchases of Hawaii-grown fruits and vegetables, and purchases are capped at $10 per visit, per day.

In an effort to protect their future, youth activists call for a ban in menthol cigarettes

In an effort to protect their future, youth activists call for a ban in menthol cigarettes HNN Staff © Provided by Honolulu KHNL Youth activists gathered at the state capitol to raise awareness about the dangers of tobacco. HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaii youth activists gathered at the state capitol Sunday for a “March Against Menthol.” Youth waved signs in an effort to raise awareness about the dangers of menthol cigarette use among younger generations. Protestors called for lawmakers to include the banning of menthol flavored cigarettes as part of the Hawaii Senate Bill 1147. The bill aims to ban flavored tobacco products in the state, but it does not consider menthol as a flavor that should be banned.

5 Things Hawaii: Q&A w/Lance Segawa, Policy cutoff, People on the move - State of Reform

5 Things Hawaii: Q&A w/Lance Segawa, Policy cutoff, People on the move DJ Wilson | Mar 3, 2021 Share this: We are holding our first conference focused on federal policy and a multi-state “learning lab” featuring innovations from across the country. Hawaii’s success will be one of our case studies to teach the nation. We purposely made our conference hours late in the day Washington DC time, so that we could include as many folks from Hawaii as possible. So, you can join the full two-day event. But, not only do you not have to travel to Washington DC. But you won’t have to get up too painfully early to join us! The event will kick off at 7:00 am HST.

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