Hawaiʻi Alliance for Progressive Action

Our mission is to catalyze community empowerment and systemic change towards valuing people and ‘āina ahead of corporate profits.

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HAPA News and Action Alerts:

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Kū Kiaʻi Oʻahu!Urge the BLNR to reject the Army’s FEIS for Kahuku, Kawailoa-Poamoho, and Mākua
Kū Kiaʻi Oʻahu!Urge the BLNR to reject the Army’s FEIS for Kahuku, Kawailoa-Poamoho, and Mākua
📣 Prioritize Housing for Local Residents on Maui, Support Bill 9
📣 Prioritize Housing for Local Residents on Maui, Support Bill 9
Announcing Kuleana Academy's Newest Cohort!
Announcing Kuleana Academy's Newest Cohort!
Post Legislative Session Recap: Fair & Sustainable Food Systems
Post Legislative Session Recap: Fair & Sustainable Food Systems
Food Systems Digest
Food Systems Digest
Action Alert: Protect West Kauaʻi Waters from Pollutants
Action Alert: Protect West Kauaʻi Waters from Pollutants
The Legislature Killed Reform. New Finance Chair Gives Us Hope
The Legislature Killed Reform. New Finance Chair Gives Us Hope
Good Government Resolution
Good Government Resolution
Stop the Desecration of Pōhakuloa, Urge BLNR to reject the Army’s EIS
Stop the Desecration of Pōhakuloa, Urge BLNR to reject the Army’s EIS
🚨 Legislative Leadership Is Trying to Weaken Anti-Corruption Bill
🚨 Legislative Leadership Is Trying to Weaken Anti-Corruption Bill
HAPA Newsletter
HAPA Newsletter
Action Alert! Support Aunty Hannah Springer’s confirmation to the Water Commission!
Action Alert! Support Aunty Hannah Springer’s confirmation to the Water Commission!
2025 Fair & Sustainable Food Systems Policy Agenda Conference Committee Update
2025 Fair & Sustainable Food Systems Policy Agenda Conference Committee Update
No More Pay-to-Play: Back HB370 & HB371
No More Pay-to-Play: Back HB370 & HB371
Action Alert: Home Stretch for Good Food Systems Bills
Action Alert: Home Stretch for Good Food Systems Bills
Your Voice Needed: Key Democracy Bills Stuck in Financial Committees
Your Voice Needed: Key Democracy Bills Stuck in Financial Committees
Support Food Equity & Local Farmers!
Support Food Equity & Local Farmers!
Action Alert: Civic Education Needs A Hearing; Support Partial Public Funding
Action Alert: Civic Education Needs A Hearing; Support Partial Public Funding
2025 Fair & Sustainable Food Systems Policy Agenda Crossover Update: as of 3/6/25
2025 Fair & Sustainable Food Systems Policy Agenda Crossover Update: as of 3/6/25
2025 Good Governance Policy Agenda Crossover Update: as of 3/6/25
2025 Good Governance Policy Agenda Crossover Update: as of 3/6/25
Support These Bills to Strengthen Our Democracy!
Support These Bills to Strengthen Our Democracy!
Action Alert: So Many Good Food & Ag Bills to Support!
Action Alert: So Many Good Food & Ag Bills to Support!
Action Alert: Support Regenerative Agriculture & Food Producers
Action Alert: Support Regenerative Agriculture & Food Producers
Heavy Pesticide Usage in North-Central Oʻahu: Join Us on March 20th to Learn More
Heavy Pesticide Usage in North-Central Oʻahu: Join Us on March 20th to Learn More
Action Alert: Call for Good Government Bills to be Scheduled
Action Alert: Call for Good Government Bills to be Scheduled
Action Alert: Support Clean Elections and Food Equity!
Action Alert: Support Clean Elections and Food Equity!
Action Alert: Support Stronger Public Financing for Elections!
Action Alert: Support Stronger Public Financing for Elections!
Mahalo to the House Committees on Education (EDN) and Finance (FIN) for passing HB763 HD1!
Mahalo to the House Committees on Education (EDN) and Finance (FIN) for passing HB763 HD1!
Mahalo to the Senate Committees on Judiciary (JDC) and Ways & Means (WAM) for passing SB352 SD1!
Mahalo to the Senate Committees on Judiciary (JDC) and Ways & Means (WAM) for passing SB352 SD1!
Action Alert: Support Farm to Families
Action Alert: Support Farm to Families

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Kuleana Academy Cohort 8

The 2025 cohort brings together a powerful and diverse group of emerging leaders from across pae 'āina, ready to transform Hawaiʻi’s political landscape.