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Schatz secures commitment from Health Secretary to support Hawaiʻi’s recovery from March 2026 storms

During an Appropriations Subcommittee oversight hearing on the US Department of Health and Human Services’ budget request, US Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) secured a commitment fro...

Schatz details impact from kona low storms, urges long-term support for recovery

US Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) spoke on the Senate floor about last month’s kona low storms which produced continuous flooding and resulted in widespread damage across Hawai‘i.

Schatz: Education Secretary agrees to avoid cuts to Native Hawaiian Education Program

McMahon agreed to keep the program fully funded for current grant recipients for at least another year, which guarantees $46 million in federal funding secured by Schatz in Congres...

Schatz congratulates Maui families awarded with federal funding to buy first home; Visits ʻĪao and HÄlau of Ê...

US Sen. Brian Schatz conducted site visits on the Valley Isle on Wednesday, focus on the progress of recovery efforts on Maui, following the 2023 wildfires and recent Kona Low stor...

Schatz set to introduce legislation to ban bets on individual moments within games

During a Senate Commerce subcommittee hearing on sports betting, US Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) discussed with gaming experts vulnerabilities created by micro prop bets in sports...

Schatz joins in introducing legislation to help with Hawaiʻi’s doctor shortage

The need for general surgeons is especially high in rural and other under-served communities. In Hawai‘i, there is a 14% shortage in surgeons for the state overall. And on Hawai‘i...

Letter: Schatz embarrasses Hawaii with objection outburst

I have voted in every election for 55 years. While I did not vote for Sen. Brian Schatz, I have never been more embarrassed by a representative’s conduct than I was on March 22.

Schatz co-introduces bipartisan legislation to help bring more doctors, surgeons to Hawai‘i

The need for general surgeons is especially high in rural and other underserved communities; there is a 14% shortage of surgeons in Hawai‘i overall, with Hawai‘i Island alone at a...

Bill goes to vote to release $55M in overdue Public Land Trust funds for Native Hawaiians

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs is supporting a measure approved by a state legislative conference committee that would release $55 million in Public Land Trust funds currently with...

Hirono urges Senate appropriations subcommittee to fund critical forest research program

Letter comes as President Donald Trump's administration attempts to close several U.S. Forest Service research facilities, including Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry in Hilo o...

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Brian Goldsmith’s Senate Bid Rooted in Fighting Antisemitism in California

He became the first senior adviser to Democratic Majority for Israel PAC, helping elect pro-Israel politicians to Congress and winning more than 80% of races. The post Brian Goldsm...

Schatz calls on NOAA to strengthen public education efforts to protect Hawaiian monk seals following Lahaina incident

Following a disturbing incident involving an alleged attack on a Hawaiian monk seal in Lahaina, US Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i), a member of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Co...

Bill Introduced to Expand Enrollment of Lifeline Program

State grants would support program outreach and enrollment.

Bernie Sanders backs Kyandra Darling for HD 62

HD 62 spans parts of Pinellas and Hillsborough counties and leans heavily Democratic. The post Bernie Sanders backs Kyandra Darling for HD 62 appeared first on Florida Politics - C...

Powerful PAC backs Kawakami v Luke, Schofield one of two Army divisions testing AI, hotel sought for Hilo airport, more...

Rich, controversial PAC backing Kawakami in lieutenant governor race. A political action committee formed by the carpenters union and Pacific Resource Partnership has begun spendin...

Beth Fukumoto- Saving Hawaii's Income Tax Cuts Was No Small Feat - Honolulu Civil Beat

Beth Fukumoto- Saving Hawaii's Income Tax Cuts Was No Small Feat - Honolulu Civil Beat

‘Continuing the fight’: Lauren Book launches campaign for SD 30, expediting hopeful return

She has already notched endorsements from the Senate Democratic Leader and two sitting Senators, including SD 30’s current representative. The post ‘Continuing the fight’: Lauren B...

Brian Keaulana: Renowned waterman to be honored for career achievements

Brian Keaulana — lifeguard, actor, producer, stunt coordinator and soft-spoken advocate for Hawaii and the local film industry — will be honored Saturday when he receives the Waiki...

Sen. Mazie Hirono raises concerns about forest service cuts

U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono is demanding that the U.S. Forest Service turn over a long-awaited federal study on the feasibility of creating a national forest system unit in Hawaii, accu...

Saikat Chakrabarti's Big Ad Push Puts Him Five Points Behind Wiener In New Poll

While it's still Scott Wiener's race to lose, the relative newcomer to San Francisco politics, progressive candidate Saikat Chakrabarti, is apparently gaining traction.

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On the Move: Bryan Kodama

Hawaii Dental Service has named Bryan Kodama as chief information officer. Kodama is a Salesforce certified professional joining HDS with more than 30 years’ experience in technolo...

Analysis: As Democrats unite behind Platner, Schumer’s future as leader faces tests

National Democrats on Thursday moved swiftly to unite behind Graham Platner — a progressive candidate whose past Nazi-linked tattoo and sharp criticism of Israel have alarmed some...