State of Hawaii
Recent News About State of Hawaii
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Hirono committed to ensuring 'all of our veterans' can access resources
Senator Mazie K. Hirono affirmed her commitment to making added resources available to state veterans.
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DBEDT Director on dispute: 'Both organizations add tremendous value to the visitor industry'
Two organizations that promote tourism in Hawaii have agreed to continue working on a resolution to their disagreement on the procurement of an award.
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Hirono says proposed bill for Women's Business Centers would 'support our small, local businesses'
U.S. Sen. Mazie K. Hirono joined a group of Democratic colleagues to introduce the Women’s Business Centers Improvement Act of 2022, aiming to improve the U.S. Small Business Administration/s Women’s Business Center Program.
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Hirono: 'We must do more to end this epidemic of campus sexual assault.'
U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) joined Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) to introduce legislation to support survivors of sexual assault on college campuses.
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Hawaii public and charter school enrollment declines for fourth straight year: 'A difference of 1.7%'
Enrollment declined in Hawaii’s public and charter schools for the fourth straight year, according to figures from the Hawaii State Department of Education.
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Gimon: 'Green Aloha’s new dispensary will provide much-needed access to patients'
Green Aloha Ltd.’s application to open a second retail facility in Kauai has been approved by the Hawaii State Department of Health.
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Schatz: 'This new federal funding will make it easier for people to get to where they need to go'
The money will be distributed across the state by the U.S. Department of Transportation and provide more travel options without air pollution.
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Dawn Amano-Ige: 'This sister-library relationship... is just one example of Hiroshima and Hawaii working together'
Gov. David Ige and First Lady Dawn Amano-Ige were joined by Japanese dignitaries at the Hiroshima Prefectural Library to commemorate the signing of the Sister-Library Agreement.
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Shikada: 'Settlement holds JUUL accountable for its targeted and misleading marketing'
Hawaii will receive $6.8 million as part of a settlement between JUUL Labs and 34 states and territories regarding the company’s marketing and sales practices.
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Hawaii receives federal funding to 'help protect our freshwater supplies'
The federal Bureau of Reclamation has been awarded more than $1.9 million to protect forest and wetland habitats in Hawaii from invasive species and replant in riparian corridors.
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Hawaii receives $500,000 to help businesses go global: 'Access to global markets is essential for small businesses in Hawaii'
The Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) will receive $500,000 to support Hawaii’s small businesses as they work to expand into overseas markets.
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Shikada: 'The court’s decision is an important affirmation'
A unanimous decision by the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit preserves opportunities for small businesses owned and operated by the blind.
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New Deputies added to Sheriff's Division after more than '1,000 hours of academic instruction and practical testing'
There were 15 new deputies added to the Sheriff Division after the graduation of the latest class of the Law Enforcement Recruit Class.
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Hawaii tourism enjoys highest monthly visitor count since January 2020
A total of 919,154 visitors came to the Hawaiian Islands in July 2022.
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Ige, Hawaii honor passing of Chief Justice Moon
Gov. David Ige ordered flags of the United States and Hawaii to be flown at half-staff at the Hawaii National Guard and all state offices and agencies on Aug. 8 to acknowledge the passing of former Chief Justice Ronald Moon.
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Registered firearms in Hawaii increases in 2021
Approved permits cover 57,091 handguns, shotguns and rifles.
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Committee to determine uses for opioid settlement funds: People 'are suffering every day from the impacts of drug addiction'
An advisory committee will explore the recommended uses for $78 million in opioid settlement funds coming to Hawaii.
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Kahele: 'Equal opportunity is impossible without equal access to high-speed, reliable internet'
U.S. Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, is among a group of legislators urging the Federal Communications Commission to explore options to give Native communities access to the internet.
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Ige: 'This has the potential to help thousands' of Hawaiians connect to the internet
Hawaii governor David Ige is a big proponent of programs like the Affordable Connectivity Program, created to increase access to the internet.
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Hawaii is calling all nurses to fill 'urgent need for additional healthcare staff'
Governor signs emergency rules allowing out-of-staters to apply