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Gov. Green to travel to Washington D.C. for State of the Union Address

Gov. Green also plans to meet with members of Hawai‘i’s Congressional Delegation and will attend the National Governors Association Winter Meeting.

Lawmakers Press USDA For Ag Funds After Eruption

The Hawai‘i Congressional Delegation urged the USDA to provide relief to Hawai’i farmers and agricultural producers affected by the Kīlauea eruption.

Hawai‘i Congressional Delegation Presses USDA to Provide Relief

The Hawai‘i Congressional Delegation is urging the USDA to continue working to provide much needed relief to Hawai‘i farmers and agricultural producers.

Reps Urges DOA to Provide Maximum for Volcano-Impacted Farmers

The Hawai‘i Congressional Delegation urged the U.S. Department of Agriculture to provide the maximum assistance possible to Hawai‘i farmers.

Hawai‘i Delegation Briefed by Federal, State Agencies on False Alert

Hawaiʻi’s congressional delegation was briefed by federal and state agencies on the false emergency alert that went out across the state

$3.4 Million In Renewable Energy Research Funding Announced

More than $3.4 million in Department of Energy funding was announced by the Hawai’i Congressional Delegation on Wednesday.

Hirono, Schatz Comment on State of the Union Address

A portion of the Hawai’i Congressional Delegation responded to President Barrack Obama’s final State of the Union Address Tuesday evening.

Hawai’i Coffee to Undergo New Valuation Method

The United States Department of Agriculture Statistics Service recently announced that it will provide Hawai’i-grown coffee a green-bean pricing valuation, beginning in January 2016.

Bill Proposed to Improve Native Hawaiian Education Act

A bipartisan bill, introduced Wednesday by the Hawai’i Congressional Delegation, will extend and improve the Native Hawaiian Education Act.

Obama Budget Includes Hawaii Projects — and Fee Hike

Hawaii’s congressional delegation continues to seek an exemption for residents of Hawaii and Alaska from increasing aviation security fees.

UPDATE: Senate Passes Budget Without Hawaii Fee Exemption

The state’s Senate and House members said the more than doubling of the airline fee disproportionately affects residents of Hawaii and Alaska.

Hawaii Lawmakers Denounce Supreme Court Decision

Members of the state’s congressional delegation called the ruling a major setback for minority voting rights.

Effort to Resolve Health Care Shortage Expands to Congress

While state efforts are already underway, Hawaii’s congressional delegation introduces legislation to boost health care on the neighbor islands.