State budget moves forward with "transformational investments"
The budget approved by the committee includes funding for child care, housing and paid family and medical leave.
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The budget approved by the committee includes funding for child care, housing and paid family and medical leave.
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The new change package aims to address state issues such as the housing shortage, food insecurity, and homelessness.
“The end of the 2023 Legislative Session marks an important date as a critical first step to lower Hawaiʻi’s cost of living, construct truly affordable housing, protect our natural environment, and promote the health and wellness of our residents,” according to Gov. Green.
On Maui, the budget includes the addition of $6.1 million in general funds in FY24 and FY25 for the Maui Axis Deer program; $1.1 million in FY25 for six months of funding to support new housing at the Maui Community Correctional Center; and the addition of three permanent positions and $98,500 in FY24 and $200,250 in FY25 for UH Maui College’s health center.