Nick Grube/Civil Beat/2023
Congress Should Have New COFA Treaties Soon. Now They Just Need To Be Ratified
The U.S. special envoy working on the treaties laid out a bit of what is in the agreements, which are key to the U.S. strategy in the Pacific.
Nick Grube/Civil Beat/2023
Hawaii On The Hill: Hirono Talks K-Pop, Cats And Carrying On At DC Event
The U.S. senator from Hawaii talked about a wide range of issues during the 7th Annual Hawaii on the Hill event in Washington, D.C.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Mazie Hirono’s Years-Long Fight For Labor Secretary Comes To A Head
The Hawaii senator has spent years advocating for Julie Su, who if confirmed would be the first Asian American to hold a Cabinet-level secretary position in Biden’s administration.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.