Civil Beat — State lawmakers are taking up a bill this week that would create a low-interest loan program.

Lia Hunt and Ashley Lukens talk about a new foundation that has been focused on building a strong foundation rooted in community insight, systems awareness, and family legacy.

Gabe Amey provides an update on RiseHI’s ʻOihana Career Explorations program, which continues to grow as a powerful bridge between education and Hawaiʻi’s local workforce.

Suzanne Skjold shares about the Advocacy Leadership + Policy Lab invited leaders from organizations highly active in community advocacy and public policy to come together to learn, collaborate, and build priorities and capacities to support Hawaiʻi’s residents as they face unprecedented cuts and financial pressures.

Jeff Mikulina shares about Climate Hawaiʻi convenings that seek to close the gap between concern and coordinated action on climate by tackling the “how”.

Jan Boivin writes about the Academy for Healthcare Innovation (AHI), which aims to educate the future healthcare workforce for a healthier Hawaiʻi.