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Schatz, Hirono Back Debt Ceiling Deal To Avoid US Default Nick Grube/Civil Beat/2022

Schatz, Hirono Back Debt Ceiling Deal To Avoid US Default

Both of Hawaii’s senators expressed concern about the bill, which seeks to impose spending caps for two years and increase work requirements for certain social programs.

Case, Tokuda Vote To Pass GOP-Led Debt Ceiling Deal Despite Concerns AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana/2023

Case, Tokuda Vote To Pass GOP-Led Debt Ceiling Deal Despite Concerns

The Hawaii lawmakers said they felt they had no other choice given the nation is on the brink of default.

US Sen. Brian Schatz’s Subtle Push For More Psychedelic Research Getty Images/iStockphoto

US Sen. Brian Schatz’s Subtle Push For More Psychedelic Research

The Hawaii senator has spent the past few years pressing agencies to bolster support of studies that look at the therapeutic benefits of psychedelics.

Case Backs GOP Bill To Deport Immigrants Accused Of Assaulting Police Officers Screenshot: Facebook Live/2022

Case Backs GOP Bill To Deport Immigrants Accused Of Assaulting Police Officers

The White House and top Democrats oppose the legislation, which some argue could result in the deportation of legal residents even without a conviction.

Kailua Bay Pollution Is Prompting Congressional Attention Christina Jedra/Civil Beat 2022

Kailua Bay Pollution Is Prompting Congressional Attention

Hawaii delegation wants to get money to upgrade a failing wastewater treatment plant.

Former Hawaii Executives Plead Guilty To Sending Illegal Donations To US Sen. Susan Collins Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020

Former Hawaii Executives Plead Guilty To Sending Illegal Donations To US Sen. Susan Collins

The Republican senator from Maine was the beneficiary of more than $200,000 in illegal campaign donations made by a Hawaii defense contractor.

Q&A With Rep. Jill Tokuda: Hawaii Speciality Crops Need Support In The New Farm Bill Photo Courtesy: Office of Rep. Jill Tokuda

Q&A With Rep. Jill Tokuda: Hawaii Speciality Crops Need Support In The New Farm Bill

The importance of nutritional assistance like SNAP was apparent during a recent statewide tour.

A New Bill In DC To Take On Cockfighting Still Can’t Get Backing From Hawaii Lawmakers AP Photo/Carlos Giusti/2019

A New Bill In DC To Take On Cockfighting Still Can’t Get Backing From Hawaii Lawmakers

Bipartisan legislation introduced in the House and Senate aims to give law enforcement more tools to take on illegal animal fighting.

Two Hawaii Lawmakers View The Debt Ceiling Differently Nick Grube/Civil Beat/2022

Two Hawaii Lawmakers View The Debt Ceiling Differently

Sen. Brian Schatz wants the debt ceiling raised without concessions. Rep. Ed Case says now is the time to take action on the fiscal health of the nation.

US Rep. Jill Tokuda Invites Farmers To Have Their Say On Federal Farm Bill David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

US Rep. Jill Tokuda Invites Farmers To Have Their Say On Federal Farm Bill

The congresswoman will hold meetings across the state next week to hear the concerns of farmers and ranchers.