
Lawmakers move closer to final decision on measure to raise minimum wage
Earlier today, a conference committee voted to approve a measure that would incrementally increase the minimum wage to $18 by 2028, make permanent a refundable earned income tax credit (EITC) and incrementally increase the State’s tip credit.

Raise Up Hawaiʻi comments on deferment of minimum wage increase
In a press release, the coalition said it is “deeply disappointed” that the legislature failed to increase the minimum wage this year.

Big Island advocates ask legislators to support living wage
From childcare to college, Hawaiʻi Island advocates Jennifer Kagiwada and George Donev told lawmakers that a living wage will transform the community.

Hawai‘i house committee passes bill to increase minimum wage
Under HB1191 HD1, the minimum wage for employees not receiving employer-sponsored health insurance will gradually increase until it reaches $15.00 in 2024, and $12.50 in 2024 for employees who are receiving employer-sponsored health insurance.