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MEDIA RELEASE Between Dec. 12 and Dec. 18, the Public Access Room (the “PAR”) will conduct a series of free neighborhood workshops entitled, “We the Powerful!” These meetings are designed to demystify the state lawmaking process, and will demonstrate ways that people can speak out at the Legislature without ever having to leave the Big […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The Public Access Room (PAR) will conduct a series of free neighborhood workshops entitled, “We the Powerful!” These meetings are designed to demystify the state lawmaking process, and will demonstrate ways that people can speak out at the legislature without ever having to leave home. All are welcome. No registration or prior experience […]

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Special to Hawaii 24/7 Hawaii’s legislators have long recognized the crucial role that citizens play in a representative democracy, and have been committed to giving our citizens useful tools to help us be more involved in our own governance. The legislative broadcast project – Capitol TV – is among the most helpful of the resources […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Between Dec. 12 and Dec. 17, the Public Access Room (the “PAR”) will conduct a series of free neighborhood workshops entitled, “We the Powerful!” These 90-minute meetings are designed to demystify the State lawmaking process, and will demonstrate ways that people can speak out at the legislature without ever having to leave home. […]

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Between December 12 and December 17, the Public Access Room (the “PAR”) will conduct a series of free neighborhood workshops entitled, “We the Powerful!” These 1½-hour meetings are designed to demystify the State lawmaking process, and will demonstrate ways that people can speak out at the legislature without ever having to leave home. All are […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The Hawaii Legislature’s Public Access Room is offers some information on reapportionment, also known as redistricting: You’re sure to hear more about this in the coming months, so it’s a good idea to review some of the basics. The Senate and House district boundaries are revisited every 10 years, to review census data […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Free workshops are scheduled on the Big Island next week. Prepared and presented by the Public Access Room, attendees will learn how to participate in the legislative process without having to fly to Honolulu. * Receive assistance in writing and delivering effective testimony on bills * Find out the best ways to find […]

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