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VA would prescribe medical marijuana under Schatz bill

The Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act creates a temporary, five-year safe harbor protection for veterans who use medical marijuana, and directs the VA to research how medical marijuana could help veterans better manage chronic pain and reduce opioid abuse.

Rep. Gabbard: DNC Rigged Presidential Primary & Damaged Party

Hawaiʻi Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard has called for major reform to the Democratic National Committee in response to an exposé of a rigged presidential primary written by Donna Brazile, the interim DNC chair who stepped in after Debbie Wasserman-Schultz was removed.

Sen. Hirono Supports for Medicare for All

Sen. Bernie Sanders unveiled his single-payer healthcare proposal, the Medicare for All plan, today, before a packed room of supporters on Capitol Hill.

Gabbard, Sanders, Dem Leaders Introduce Legislation to Raise Minimum Wage

The Raise the Wage Act would give more than 41 million low-wage workers a raise, increasing the wages of almost 30% of the U.S. workforce.

Sanders Wins Hawai’i Presidential Preference Poll

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders received 70 percent of the votes cast, while Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton received 30 percent of votes.

Sanders Opening Campaign Headquarters in Hilo

A grand opening is slated at Bernie Sanders’ Hilo campaign location, with former Hawai’i County Mayor Harry Kim and current State Senator Russell Ruderman scheduled to be in attendance.