The state senator, who is a lieutenant colonel in the Hawaii Air National Guard, also announced he was called up for active duty with the guard.

The America Forward Commission would be comprised of independent experts from a variety of backgrounds.

Early indications are that coronavirus has hit some minority communities harder than others. In Hawaii, officials have yet to release detailed demographic statistics.

The money can be used to address affordable housing for some of the state’s most vulnerable populations, including the homeless, low-income and those diagnosed with HIV and AIDS.

Sen. Schatz’s office is directing Hawaii folks to the resource to help families, workers and businesses access funds and assistance.

The U.S. senator estimates that local residents will get an estimated $2.38 billion through direct payments and unemployment benefits.

Gov. David Ige has alarmed government watchdogs with his proclamations that shut the public out of public meetings and eliminates the release of public records.

Hawaii Sen. Brian Schatz released a new resource guide to help residents figure out if they qualify for mortgage deferrals and eviction protection.

Expanded unemployment benefits, direct payments and business loans meant to incentivize companies to keep workers employed are all part of the largest stimulus in U.S. history.

The 72-year-old U.S. senator says she’s changed her own habits to protect herself and the community during the coronavirus pandemic.