Why the Akaka Bill Should be Enacted

Chad Blair/Civil Beat

After more than a decade of discussion, the Akaka Bill is poised for passage this year, but because of the pressure on the Senate calendar its fate remains uncertain. The House of Representatives has passed a previous version by a substantial margin, and the Governor has offered her support to an amended version, so it seems that everything is now aligned for passage. The enactment of this Bill into law would help heal wounds that have festered in our community for more than a century and would facilitate the continued momentum of the Hawaiian Renaissance.

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