As we enter the hectic holiday season, I’m especially thankful that Hawaii’s SNAP recipients have continued receiving food assistance, and TANF funding through the State’s emergency assistance programs, and distribution of $50 million in state funds (Act 310, SLH 2025) will help nonprofits serving communities stay afloat.

My staff and I are delving deeper into community safety issues as I assume the chairmanship of the Public Safety and Military Affairs Committee this month.

 

With major reforms in fireworks enforcement and public safety adopted this year, I look forward to working with Dept. of Law Enforcement, HPD/federal teams and other partners to ring in a safe and wholesome New Year 2026.

 

Happy holidays!

 

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Carol Fukunaga

​State Senator, District 11

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