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A New Bill In DC To Take On Cockfighting Still Can’t Get Backing From Hawaii Lawmakers AP Photo/Carlos Giusti/2019

A New Bill In DC To Take On Cockfighting Still Can’t Get Backing From Hawaii Lawmakers

Bipartisan legislation introduced in the House and Senate aims to give law enforcement more tools to take on illegal animal fighting.

Two Hawaii Lawmakers View The Debt Ceiling Differently Nick Grube/Civil Beat/2022

Two Hawaii Lawmakers View The Debt Ceiling Differently

Sen. Brian Schatz wants the debt ceiling raised without concessions. Rep. Ed Case says now is the time to take action on the fiscal health of the nation.

US Rep. Jill Tokuda Invites Farmers To Have Their Say On Federal Farm Bill David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

US Rep. Jill Tokuda Invites Farmers To Have Their Say On Federal Farm Bill

The congresswoman will hold meetings across the state next week to hear the concerns of farmers and ranchers.

Schatz Leads Effort To Ban Kids Under 13 From Using Social Media Nick Grube/Civil Beat/2023

Schatz Leads Effort To Ban Kids Under 13 From Using Social Media

The Hawaii senator introduced bipartisan legislation to regulate who can use platforms such as Instagram, TikTok and Twitter as part of an effort to bolster online child safety.

Congress Is Moving To Crack Down On Cockfighting. Will Hawaii’s Delegation Help? AP Photo/Carlos Giusti/2019

Congress Is Moving To Crack Down On Cockfighting. Will Hawaii’s Delegation Help?

A new bill that would help law enforcement take on illegal animal fighting in the U.S. has bipartisan support.

US Rep. Jill Tokuda Refuses To Take Corporate PAC Money. Does It Matter? Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

US Rep. Jill Tokuda Refuses To Take Corporate PAC Money. Does It Matter?

The first-term congresswoman doubled down on her campaign pledge in a recent fundraising email. Experts say it’s all about political messaging.

Hirono Plans Another Run For US Senate Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Hirono Plans Another Run For US Senate

If she wins reelection, the Hawaii senator will be in her 80s by the end of her next term.

Hirono Will Lead Subcommittee With Oversight Of Red Hill Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Hirono Will Lead Subcommittee With Oversight Of Red Hill

The Hawaii senator has made defueling the WWII era tanks a priority ever since a 2021 leak sickened thousands on Oahu.

No Longer At Odds: Tokuda Hosts Green In DC For Biden Speech Nick Grube/Civil Beat/2023

No Longer At Odds: Tokuda Hosts Green In DC For Biden Speech

It is Green’s first trip to Washington since being sworn in as Hawaii’s governor.

Analysis: Schatz, Hirono Secured More Earmarks Than Most Nick Grube/Civil Beat/2022

Analysis: Schatz, Hirono Secured More Earmarks Than Most

Hawaii鈥檚 senators obtained hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funds for special projects in the islands, including major upgrades to military infrastructure.