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Moving progress forward in Hawai’i.
Democrats are leading the fight for progress in Hawai’i with majorities in both chambers, working to improve the lives of their constituents and protect against a reckless Republican playbook.Â
The DLCC is continuing to work with Hawai’i state Democrats to ensure they maintain their strong majorities in the state and can continue to lead on behalf of their communities.
The DLCC will continue to partner with state Democrats to move progress forward in Hawai’i.
DLCC Board Treasurer
Hawai'i Senate President Ron Kouchi
Hawai’i Senate President Ron Kouchi’s deep commitment to his community and steady leadership have made him a driving force in Hawai’i. He knows affordable housing is at the foundation of healthy, resilient communities and robust workforces, and has spent his tenure championing legislation to make it easier to afford a home. As one of the longest-serving legislative leaders in Hawai’i history, Kouchi is trusted by voters with a record of delivering on promises to help Hawai’i families succeed.
Senate President Kouchi was first elected to the DLCC Board in 2017.
News in Hawaii
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State Democrats Continue to Lead National ResistanceIn the 651 days since Trump was elected President, Democratic state legislators across the country have stepped up to lead our nation forward. They have passed policies to preserve the progress made on critical issues from health care and the environment, to education and equal rights, despite the administration and its allies in statehouses working overtime to reverse decades of progress.
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MEMO: Protecting Our EnvironmentAs we approach Earth Day this weekend and on the eighth anniversary of the Deep Water Horizon oil spill, we take a look at how state legislatures have worked to protect our environment for future generations.
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One Year of Trump ResistanceIn the past year since Donald Trump was inaugurated as President, state Democrats have stepped up to create a blue wall of resistance against the Trump administration’s extremist policies. And it’s working. Facing the lowest approval rating of any elected president in his first term, Trump and his Republican legislators are desperate to claim victories that simply are unattainable in the toxic environment they have created in Washington.
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State Legislative Leaders Converge in Washington to Plan for 2018This week state legislative leaders from all over the country convened in Washington D.C. for the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee’s annual Emerging Leaders Forum.
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DLCC Announces 2018 Board of DirectorsToday the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) convened its annual Winter Meeting with its Board of Directors in Washington, D.C. with the goal of reflecting on this years’ successes, laying the groundwork for 2018 and 2020 elections, and holding Board elections.
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DLCC Launches New Programs for 2018-2020 FightToday Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee Executive Director Jessica Post announced significant programmatic, staff, and capacity expansions as the organization prepares to expand Democratic power in statehouses and flip legislative chambers in the upcoming election cycles.
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DLCC Announces New Board Leadership, MembersToday Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee Executive Director Jessica Post congratulated new Board of Directors Chair Tina Kotek, the Speaker of the Oregon House of Representatives, and welcomed seven additional new Board members.
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DLCC 2016 Election AnalysisWhile Democrats running for state legislative office fell short of this cycle’s high expectations, Democratic power in state legislatures actually increased. While Republicans gained majorities in just three legislative chambers, Democrats won majorities in at least four. Additionally, Democrats expanded our majorities and added seats in a number of states.
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DLCC Celebrates Statehouse Victories NationwideToday Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee Executive Director Jessica Post lauded the pickup of at least three Democratic legislative majorities in the Nevada Assembly, the Nevada Senate, and the New Mexico House.