News from February 2025
Attorneys general seek answers from FBI director nominee Kash Patel
By Big Island Times | Feb 4, 2025
Attorney General Anne Lopez, along with a coalition of 20 attorneys general, has called for further questioning of Kash Patel, the nominee for FBI Director.
Bill proposes increased SBA loan limit for small business disaster recovery
By Big Island Times | Feb 4, 2025
U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono has joined forces with Senators Cory Booker and John Kennedy to propose new legislation aimed at expanding access to disaster loans for small businesses.
Senators demand clarity on funding disruptions affecting Head Start programs
By Big Island Times | Feb 3, 2025
U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono, along with Senator Tim Kaine and 27 other Senate colleagues, have expressed concerns to the Department of Health and Human Services regarding financial challenges faced by Head Start programs.
Hawaiʻi launches website for monitoring opioid settlement fund usage
By Big Island Times | Feb 3, 2025
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) has introduced a new online resource to monitor the use of over $100 million in settlement funds from national opioid lawsuit settlements.
Hawaii transitions state lawn equipment fleet to electric models
By Big Island Times | Feb 3, 2025
The State of Hawaii is taking steps to enhance its use of renewable energy equipment, starting with its lawn maintenance operations.