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Congress Should Have New COFA Treaties Soon. Now They Just Need To Be Ratified Nick Grube/Civil Beat/2023

Congress Should Have New COFA Treaties Soon. Now They Just Need To Be Ratified

The U.S. special envoy working on the treaties laid out a bit of what is in the agreements, which are key to the U.S. strategy in the Pacific.

Hawaii On The Hill: Hirono Talks K-Pop, Cats And Carrying On At DC Event Nick Grube/Civil Beat/2023

Hawaii On The Hill: Hirono Talks K-Pop, Cats And Carrying On At DC Event

The U.S. senator from Hawaii talked about a wide range of issues during the 7th Annual Hawaii on the Hill event in Washington, D.C.

Mazie Hirono’s Years-Long Fight For Labor Secretary Comes To A Head Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Mazie Hirono’s Years-Long Fight For Labor Secretary Comes To A Head

The Hawaii senator has spent years advocating for Julie Su, who if confirmed would be the first Asian American to hold a Cabinet-level secretary position in Biden’s administration.

Schatz, Hirono Back Debt Ceiling Deal To Avoid US Default Nick Grube/Civil Beat/2022

Schatz, Hirono Back Debt Ceiling Deal To Avoid US Default

Both of Hawaii鈥檚 senators expressed concern about the bill, which seeks to impose spending caps for two years and increase work requirements for certain social programs.

Case, Tokuda Vote To Pass GOP-Led Debt Ceiling Deal Despite Concerns AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana/2023

Case, Tokuda Vote To Pass GOP-Led Debt Ceiling Deal Despite Concerns

The Hawaii lawmakers said they felt they had no other choice given the nation is on the brink of default.

US Sen. Brian Schatz’s Subtle Push For More Psychedelic Research Getty Images/iStockphoto

US Sen. Brian Schatz’s Subtle Push For More Psychedelic Research

The Hawaii senator has spent the past few years pressing agencies to bolster support of studies that look at the therapeutic benefits of psychedelics.

Case Backs GOP Bill To Deport Immigrants Accused Of Assaulting Police Officers Screenshot: Facebook Live/2022

Case Backs GOP Bill To Deport Immigrants Accused Of Assaulting Police Officers

The White House and top Democrats oppose the legislation, which some argue could result in the deportation of legal residents even without a conviction.

Kailua Bay Pollution Is Prompting Congressional Attention Christina Jedra/Civil Beat 2022

Kailua Bay Pollution Is Prompting Congressional Attention

Hawaii delegation wants to get money to upgrade a failing wastewater treatment plant.

Former Hawaii Executives Plead Guilty To Sending Illegal Donations To US Sen. Susan Collins Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020

Former Hawaii Executives Plead Guilty To Sending Illegal Donations To US Sen. Susan Collins

The Republican senator from Maine was the beneficiary of more than $200,000 in illegal campaign donations made by a Hawaii defense contractor.

Q&A With Rep. Jill Tokuda: Hawaii Speciality Crops Need Support In The New Farm Bill Photo Courtesy: Office of Rep. Jill Tokuda

Q&A With Rep. Jill Tokuda: Hawaii Speciality Crops Need Support In The New Farm Bill

The importance of nutritional assistance like SNAP was apparent during a recent statewide tour.