Brian Schatz
Recent News About Brian Schatz
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Hawaii's Schatz introduces new legislation: 'Right now, our laws are allowing some of the worst employers get away with exploiting kids for labor'
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI) has introduced legislation to increase fines and penalties to stop illegal child labor.
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Hawaii's Schatz on new law to study marijuana: 'We need more research to learn about marijuana's potential health benefits'
A bill co-authored by U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) to expand research into marijuana-derived medications was recently signed into law by President Joe Biden.
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Schatz: 'Companies shouldn’t be able to save money on their taxes by busting unions'
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI) has recently expressed support for a bill sponsored by Democrats, which seeks to prohibit tax deductions for anti-union efforts.
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Schatz introduces resolution to 'recognize the irreplaceable public service local news provides'
U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) and fellow lawmakers recently took action to promote the importance of local news sources.
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Schatz reintroduces legislation to 'increase federal resources and expand federal benefits for workers' in creative fields
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI) reintroduced the Promoting Local Arts and Creative Economy Workforce (PLACE) Act, legislation that would support workers and small businesses in creative industries by increasing federal resources and expanding federal benefits for those using creativity and skill in their employment.
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Schatz announces $2.6 million EV charging station investment to 'help Hawaii achieve its goal to build a clean economy'
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI) recently announced $2.6 million in federal funding for Hawaii to build a network of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations.
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Schatz announces more than $10 million in funding for 'fishing, hunting and enjoying the outdoors' in Hawaii
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI) recently announced more than $10.7 million in federal funding for sustainable fishing, hunting and wildlife conservation in the islands of Hawaii.
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Schatz secures funding to defuel Red Hill Storage Facility: 'We are making good progress to protect our water'
The state of Hawaii could soon receive a much-needed financial boost to put toward defueling the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility in Honolulu, thanks to federal funding secured by U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI).
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Schatz asks White House to grant clemency to 77-year-old incarcerated Native American rights activist
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI) has joined the call for the release of incarcerated Native American rights activist Leonard Peltier.
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Hawaii will receive more than $8 million from federal government for 'much-needed improvements' to island harbors
U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) announced that Hawaii will receive funding worth $8,218,000 to improve harbors on Molokai, Maui and Oahu through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
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Hawaii officials urge Biden to act on presidential disaster declaration to 'help impacted communities rebuild and recover'
Government officials in the state of Hawaii have penned a letter to President Joe Biden asking him to “act swiftly” on Gov. David Ige’s (D) presidential disaster declaration request, following the severe weather and flooding that impacted much of the state in December.
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Schatz announces $339 million in federal funds for bridge repairs: 'I was proud to support this legislation'
On Jan. 14, U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI) announced that Hawaii will receive federal funds over the next five years for state bridge repairs and improvements.
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Hawaii schools to receive $2.3 in increased funding for school meal programs: 'Mahalo to USDA'
Schools in Hawaii are set to receive more than $2.3 million in increased funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to help cover the cost of school meal programs.
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Schatz and Cornyn introduce CREATE Act: 'The creative industry is vital to both our economy and our everyday lives'
In a bipartisan effort, U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI) and U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) proposed the Comprehensive Resources for Entrepreneurs in the Arts to Transform the Economy (CREATE) Act.