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The Vote Mama Foundation, which advocates for caregivers to hold political office, explained that the inability to afford child care is one reason many people wait until their children are grown to consider running for office. HPR's Ashley Mizuo has more.
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How much of your day do you spend looking at a screen? If you're like many adults, part of your day may involve a computer, and you're likely to have your phone with you or nearby for most of the day. However, researchers in Singapore are taking a closer look at what screen behavior means for children. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.
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The state Department of Human Services has opened up applications for its Summer EBT program, also known as SUN Bucks. Households will receive $177 for each qualifying child. That’s more than the $120 per child allotted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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Gov. Josh Green has signed several bills aimed at bolstering protections for students and kūpuna, including one that sets up emergency alerts for missing seniors. The program will also send alerts for missing people with cognitive impairments and developmental issues. HPR's Mark Ladao has more.
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The survey of just over 900 residents showed that the demand for food is approaching 2021 levels when the COVID-19 pandemic led to record unemployment and disruptions in the food supply chain. The report stated that nearly 40% of participants worried about running out of food before their next paycheck. HPR's Mark Ladao has more.
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UHERO research economist Rachel Inafuku said children are a main reason for the disparity in pay.
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A bill cracking down on predators working in Hawai‘i schools awaits Gov. Josh Green's signature, according to a Friday news release.
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Enchanted Lake Elementary student Zoe Leigh just released her first book, “Papa Says... Shaka!” The Kailua sixth grader talked with The Conversation about how the book came about and what she would say to other aspiring authors.
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Child & Family Service's Transitional Family Homes program on Hawaiʻi Island is looking for a handful more families to become "therapeutic foster parents" for children and teens in need.
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Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke talked with us about two initiatives she has taken on: broadband and early childhood education.