Attorney General Anne Lopez of Hawaii has led a bipartisan group of 40 attorneys general in urging Congress to pass the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). The coalition sent a letter to leaders in both the House and Senate, expressing concern about provisions in the House version of KOSA, H.R. 6484. The attorneys general are worried that certain language in the bill could weaken or override state laws that protect children online and limit states’ ability to address new online threats.
“Hawaiʻi and other states have led the way in responding to evolving digital harms and holding online platforms accountable,” said Attorney General Lopez. “We urge Congress to build on that work by passing a strong Kids Online Safety Act that requires social media companies to design their products with children’s safety in mind and empowers states to continue enforcing protections for our keiki.”
The Governor of Hawaii has also focused on supporting communities affected by wildfires, expanding healthcare access, addressing homelessness through housing programs, and promoting recovery from events such as wildfires. These efforts are part of broader initiatives aimed at social recovery, tax reform for affordability, renewable energy advancement, and climate change action. More information about these policies can be found on the official website.
The Governor’s office continues to collaborate with various organizations across Hawaii’s regions, including areas impacted by natural disasters like Lahaina. Their commitments include honoring veterans, supporting educators, fostering statewide collaboration on key issues such as housing affordability, safe housing options, renewable energy efforts, and public policy measures related to health care and climate change.
