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Recent News About Us Senator Mazie Hirono (hi)
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U.S. Senate passes bill that aims to end 'archaic practice' of forced arbitration for sexual misconduct cases
On Feb. 10, the U.S. Senate unanimously voted to pass legislation that ends forced arbitration in sexual misconduct cases.
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Schools face new restrictions during Black History Month: 'Erasing our country’s history of slavery and racial oppression'
Some schools and universities celebrating Black History Month may find themselves adhering to new restrictions on diversity education imposed by some governments throughout the country.
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Supreme Court could be 'inclined to do a slash-and-burn expedition' through the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act
The U.S. Supreme Court announced last week that it will hear arguments in February for cases that will challenge the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) role in the Clean Air Act, which is set up to regulate greenhouse gas emissions, as well as a case that could change the definition of the Clean Water Act.
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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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Greenhouse gas emissions came roaring back in 2021 as the economy recovered: 'Time is not on our side'
U.S. greenhouse gas emissions rose sharply in 2021 as the economy recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic and utility companies burned more coal, according to a new study by the Rhodium Group.
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Hirono: 'Less than 30% of adults in Hawaii have their booster shot' as the number of COVID-19 cases explodes
The Hawaii State Department of Health is urging residents to get COVID-19 booster shots, saying a third dose of the vaccine is very likely to prevent severe disease from the omicron variant.
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Schatz urges Navy to cease operations and defuel Red Hill fuel facility: 'Clean drinking water is essential to our health'
The Hawaii Department of Health issued an order to the U.S. Navy to stop operations at the Red Hill fuel facility last month, something U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI) has expressed concern over, as the fuel affects drinking water.
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Schatz: 'Billions of dollars are coming' from Hawaii's share of the federal infrastructure package
The $2.8 billion that is Hawaii's share from the bipartisan infrastructure package, money expected to help repair fix the islands' aging infrastructure, is on its way, the state's senior U.S. senator said.
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IATSE agreement prevents film industry strike: 'Unions are crucial in fighting for economic justice'
Hawaii’s film industry has dodged a bullet after the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) earlier this month struck a tentative contract agreement with Hollywood studios.
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Hawaii lawmakers sponsor bill to increase Medicare payments for skilled nursing homes due to 'high cost-of-living expenses'
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) and U.S. Rep. Kaialiʻi Kahele (D-Hilo) have legislation in both houses of Congress to improve Medicare payments for skilled nursing facilities in Hawaii and Alaska.
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Hawaiian Airlines aims to help refugees from Afghanistan, putting 'the aloha spirit in action'
In an effort to help thousands of Afghan refugees fleeing their country after the Taliban has taken over, Hawaiian Airlines is lending a hand.
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Hirono on Texas' restrictive abortion law: 'Collective action is needed to defend our rights'
U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) is speaking out against a restrictive abortion law that recently went into effect in Texas.
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Hawaii lawmakers want 'truly transformative' child tax credit expansion to become permanent
A new child tax credit program is working effectively in Hawaii, and some lawmakers want it to become permanent.
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'Tireless warriors for equality:' Hirono and Matsui reintroduce legislation to combat harassment in education
U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) and U.S. Rep. Doris Matsui (D-California) reintroduced legislation to combat harassment and discrimination in education.
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Hirono praises Garland, 'who will actively and aggressively protect our right to vote'
The U.S. Justice Department has announced that it is suing the state of Georgia over recently implemented voting measures.
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Hirono: 'No one should be denied a chance at higher education because it's unaffordable'
To ensure that students have access to education funding, U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) and Sen. Patty Murray (D-Washington), along with U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (D-Wisconsin) and Rep. Bobby Scott (D-Virginia), reintroduced the Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act on June 16.
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Hirono: Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act would correct a 'historic wrong'
Several lawmakers in Washington, D.C. -- including Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), Rep. Ed Case (D-Hawaii) and Rep. Don Young (R-Alaska) -- hope to fast-track the visa process for children of Filipino World War II veterans.
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Hirono on Clarke's confirmation: 'She is one of the most qualified people ever nominated to lead the Civil Rights Division'
Kristen Clarke has made history as the first black woman to head the Justice Department's Civil Rights division when Democrats confirmed her appointment, despite Republican criticism about her views on policing, on the one-year anniversary of George Floyd's murder.
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Hirono congratulates senior advisor to Biden: 'Looking forward to working with her in this new role'
Neera Tanden, whose nomination for President Joe Biden's Cabinet was rebuffed by the Senate, has been named as a senior advisor to the president, a White House official told CNN.
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U.S. House passes legislation against racism: 'We stand in solidarity with the AAPI community'
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed legislation that will allow for the aggressive investigation of hate crimes, especially those against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI), as the COVID-19 pandemic saw a dramatic increase in incidents following the virus outbreak.