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Among the lobbyists representing the Prince Kuhio Plaza is Andy Winer, a recent political rival of the Hawaii congressman and former chief of staff for U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz.

Congress has come to terms on an annual defense budget that sets spending for the U.S. military at $858 billion for 2023.

Hawaii Sen. Brian Schatz is trying to cut a last minute deal that could bring tens of millions of dollars in new funding to the islands for Native Hawaiian housing.

The Respect for Marriage Act is a direct response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, which protected the right to an abortion, but also served as a warning shot that other rights were at risk.

The Hawaii congressman is accused of misusing official resources for political purposes while running for governor. He was also cleared of wrongdoing related to his side job with Hawaiian Airlines.

Case says he’s hopeful he’ll be able to navigate the political split even in the minority, but he’s concerned about the anti-democratic leanings of some of his GOP colleagues.

Both bills, which received bipartisan support, are expected to be signed into law by President Joe Biden.

The newly elected Hawaii congresswoman will be in the minority party for the first time in her career.

Rep. Ed Case and Sen. Brian Schatz easily won their respective reelections, with little push back from Republicans.

The congresswoman from Wyoming is headed into the political wilderness while the former congresswoman from Hawaii is a rising star — but on the right.