State of Hawaii
Recent News About State of Hawaii
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Higginson: 'We are so appreciative to Ohana Fuels for this donation'
Charis Higginson, founder of Humanity Hale, said the fundraiser in which they partnered with Ohana Fuels’ Fuel Up Do Good program and staffed car washes was one to remember.
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Hawaii Gov. Josh Green: Rate of highway accidents 'unacceptable and should not be occurring.'
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green has signed off on a series of bills aimed at increasing safety on the state's highways after at least 43 people were killed in traffic accidents over the first six-months of the year, according to a report.
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Senator Hirono: 'This legislation will require funding be provided for critical special education services and eliminate barriers'
Mazie Hirono is at the forefront of a group of more than 80 lawmakers across the country now pushing legislation calling on Congress to honor its commitment to fully fund the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) on July 13th. The Act would increase funding for pupils with disabilities in public schools across the nation.
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Governor on redevelopment project: 'All of these pieces work together to really alleviate the housing crisis'
The Hawai’i Public Housing Authority (HPHA) announced that Highridge Costa Development Co. will be the Master Developer to redevelop part of the public housing inventory. According to a release by Gov. Josh Green on July 3, there will be multiple phases for the project that will create more than 10,000 affordable housing units for nine properties across Hawai’i.
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Josh Green: New bills address 'domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking.'
Hawaii Governor Josh Green, M.D., has signed several bills focused on supporting domestic violence victims and helping residents deal with day-to-day living.
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Sen. Hirono supports new Small Business Administration Deputy Administrator
U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono's (D-HI) staunch and often vocal support has finally helped confirm Dilawar Syed as the Deputy Administrator of the U.S.
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Gov. Green: 'These bills emphasize the importance of our health and education systems'
Gov. Josh Green is making good on a campaign commitment by signing legislation that expands access to health care on Maui and increases career opportunities for the state’s healthcare workers.
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Senator Schatz: 'Bill helps students and their families cover the real cost of college'
U.S. Senator Brian Schatz reintroduced legislation that will reverse the growing student debt crisis in the United States.
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Hirono: Bill will end stigma to 'mental health care in AANHPI communities'
US Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) introduced legislation to curb mental health stigma in Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities.
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Hawaii Sheriff: 'These scammers are getting very creative in their attempts to steal money'
The Department of Public Safety Sheriff Division is reminding the public to be wary of scammers, especially those claiming to be deputy sheriffs.
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Mazie Hirono: 'Comprehensive sex education helps young people make safer, healthier decisions.'
U.S. Senators Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) reintroduced the Real Education and Access for Healthy Youth Act (REAHYA) to help strengthen access to sex education and sexual health services for young adults.
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Hirono marks second anniversary of COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, says legislation was important step in ending 'senseless violence'
Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) is marking the two-year anniversary of the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act signed into law by President Joe Biden as a critical time in the fight to keep Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities safe.
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First Amendment advocate: "It is a tribute, frankly, to this legislature that after all these years it has agreed to reinstate the shield law."
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green is considering whether to sign a bill that would restore reporters' right to withhold their sources and unpublished information from courts.
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Reproductive and sexual health data protection legislation proposed by Sen. Hirono: 'Everyone should be able to trust that their data is safe'
On May 17, U.S. Sens. Mazie J. Hirono (D-Hawaii), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and 11 fellow senators re-introduced the “My Body, My Data Act,” which is legislation designed to create a national standard to protect reproductive and sexual health data.
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Schatz introduces bill to protect student veterans and help them ‘recoup their benefits’
U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) and Mike Rounds (R-South Dakota) reintroduced a bill on May 13 that would improve access to higher education information and restore benefits for military veterans.
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Hirono among Democrats asking how much 'special access' was given to Justice Thomas after years of lavish gifts, travel
A member of the Senate Judiciary Committee joined Democratic colleagues on the committee in sending a letter to Republican mega-donor Harlan Crow seeking information about gifts and travel given to Justice Clarence Thomas.
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Senator Hirono: 'It's crucial our veterans are able to access life insurance plans that keep pace with rising costs'
U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), introduced a bill that would help ensure life insurance packages for service members and veterans that account for increases in cost of living and inflation.
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Governor Green: 'High-speed internet is critical for education, telehealth services, job opportunities, and information'
Hawaii governor Josh Green joined federal officials to announce the release of $115.5 million in American Rescue Plan’s Capital Project Funds to expand broadband in Hawaii.
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Hawaii senator: 'For too long, the debt ceiling has been weaponized in attempts to advance ideological agendas'
U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) is among the lawmakers in Washington advocating legislation to avoid debt default by removing the United States Treasury borrowing limit.
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Hirono among Democratic lawmakers urging chief justice to investigate Thomas
U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) is among a group of Democratic leaders who want Chief Justice John Roberts to investigate a report that Justice Clarence Thomas neglected to disclose 20 years of extravagant gifts and travel from notable Republican donor Harlan Crow.