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Schatz: At Least $4 Billion In Federal Relief For Hawaii
The U.S. senator estimates that local residents will get an estimated $2.38 billion through direct payments and unemployment benefits.
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Suspension Of Hawaii’s Open Government Laws More Extreme Than Other States
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.
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Homeowners And Renters Could Benefit From Coronavirus Aid Package
Hawaii Sen. Brian Schatz released a new resource guide to help residents figure out if they qualify for mortgage deferrals and eviction protection.
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A $2 Trillion Coronavirus Deal Will Pump Billions Into Hawaii Economy
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.
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Mazie Hirono Has Some Virus Advice For Cancer Survivors Like Herself
The 72-year-old U.S. senator says she’s changed her own habits to protect herself and the community during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Hirono Demands Answers From Pence Over COVID-19 Testing Delays
The Hawaii senator and several of her colleagues also criticized the administration’s repeated misleading assertions about the seriousness of the pandemic.
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Tulsi Gabbard Ends Presidential Campaign, Endorses Biden
The Hawaii congresswoman made the announcement in a video posted to social media after she was mathematically eliminated from earning the nomination.
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This Hawaii Defense Contractor Has Emerged As A Major Political Player
Navatek’s strategy has paid off. It’s received millions of dollars in federal contracts with the help of members of Congress throughout the country.
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Schatz Backs Kahele For Congress At Washington Fundraiser
Hawaii’s senior senator was the “special guest” at an event to boost the state senator’s campaign to replace U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard.
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Another Presidential Primary, Another Last Place Finish For Tulsi Gabbard
The Hawaii congresswoman’s continued poor showing at the primary ballot box raises questions as to why she’s still running.