Governor Green Calls for Land Justice | Honolulu News

Governor Josh Green delivered a powerful message at the Native Hawaiian Convention, warning that federal actions jeopardize vital Native Hawaiian programs and calling for the return of Makua Valley. He underscored the deep cultural and practical stakes of military land use, while honoring the resilience shown after the Maui wildfires. Green urged state resources to be directed toward Native Hawaiian health, housing, and economic development, stressing that land and housing are foundational to well-being. Amid legal battles like Ryan v. Watson — challenging the ancestry requirement for homestead leases — the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands stands firm, defending its legacy under the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act. Yet, momentum continues to build: scholarships were awarded to uplift future leaders, blending ancestral courage with modern opportunity to strengthen Native Hawaiian sovereignty and prosperity. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d87747cecb545e3e