State of Hawaii
Recent News About State of Hawaii
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Judge says Texas decision won't block access to mifepristone in Hawaii
Judge Thomas O. Rice reiterates his injunction protecting access to mifepristone in Hawaii and 17 other states remains in effect
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'An impeccable record of service to the law and to the community': Green selects Drewyer to serve as circuit court judge for Second Circuit
Gov. Josh Green, M.D. has selected Michelle L. Drewyer to serve as circuit court judge for the Second Circuit, filling the post left empty by now-Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen Jr. on March 17.
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Sadayasu says Hawaii's 'tourism industry had a good start in 2023'
Hawaii's Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism reports that 791,781 visitors traveled to the Hawaiian Islands in January.
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Hawaii governor on homelessness: 'My intention in signing the emergency proclamation was always to protect sacred sites'
Governor Josh Green has amended the recently signed Emergency Proclamation on Homelessness to expedite the construction of low-impact kauhale otherwise known as tiny home communities.
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Hirono plans to seek third term in U.S. Senate
U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono will seek a third consecutive term when she runs for re-election in 2024, according to those close to her campaign.
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Case: 'Our military’s operations in Hawai‘i are critical to our country’s national security'
Congressman Ed Case announced $10 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) to create four natural resource conservation projects.
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North Kohala Community Resource Center hosts golf tournament to support community projects
The 6th Annual North Kohala Community Resource Center (NKCRC) Charity Golf Tournament is scheduled for April 22 at Mauna Kea Resort’s Hapuna Golf Course.
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Hirono: 'The fight to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment within the halls of Congress began nearly one century ago, and we can’t stop the fight'
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono recently joined the chorus of legislators supporting the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment passed by Congress in 1972.
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Ito on Marketplace health insurance in Hawaii: 'I encourage everyone to explore their options'
The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) Insurance Division has advised Hawaii residents that open enrollment for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) ended Sunday but residents may still qualify under certain life events.
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Case: Funding measure shows 'productive partnership between our Hawaii congressional delegation and UH'
The University of Hawaii’s position as a major research institution and an economic generator will be enhanced by millions of dollars in funding and other actions sought by U.S. Rep. Ed Case (D-HI).
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Hawaii's Case vows to 'work with colleagues and others to achieve productive solutions to our most pressing challenges'
U.S. Congressman Ed Case’s (D-HI) priorities this term include contributing to national leadership, ensuring that Hawaii’s specific needs are addressed by the federal government, and assisting constituents with their concerns.
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Department of Agriculture awards 579 grants totaling $2.6 million: 'unprecedented interest in Micro-Grants program this year'
The Hawaii Department of Agriculture (HDOA) will award 579 grants, totaling $2.6 million for small-scale agriculture including home gardening, herding and livestock operations in areas troubled by food insecurity.
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Hirono: Right to Private Conduct Act ‘will protect the right to privacy for consenting adults’
Hawaiian Sen. Mazie K. Hirono is one of a handful of Democratic lawmakers supporting a bill that would prevent unwarranted state intrusion into personal decisions by adult couples regarding consensual sexual relationships.
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Schatz: The Native American Language Resource Center will 'support Native American language schools and programs'
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Native American Language Resource Center Act, bolstering Native American language schools and programs with coordinated, experienced support.
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Green on emergency proclamation: 'We helped to ensure that emergency transport was available'
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green has moved to extend the emergency proclamation in response to the Hawaiʻi Life Flight incident on Dec. 27, according to a press release.
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Hirono: Red Hill fire suppression leak ‘potentially exposed the community’ to long-term health threats
A recent leak of a fire suppression system at Red Hill that spilled over 1,100 gallons of Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) into the environment could have lasting consequences on the health of people who live in the area.
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Schatz: ‘We need to … abandon the exclusionary zoning that originated during Jim Crow’
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI) is trying to push a bill across the finish line that establishes a new federal program to reward state and local governments that reform land-use policies and other local barriers that constrain the supply of affordable housing.
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Suzanne Case, DLNR Chair of Hawaii: 'This is a great honor'
Suzanne Case has completed her second term at the end of December as the Chair of the State Board of Land and Natural Resources.
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New Hawaii governor nominates second round of state department heads to 'join group of high-caliber individuals'
Governor Josh Green, M.D. recently announced a second round of nominees to serve as Director and/or Deputy Director and other appointed positions for state departments.
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Green: 'When we come together, we can meet any challenge'
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green began his term as the ninth governor of the state with a message of unification for Hawaii to be one ‘ohana, or one family.