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Navy, NASA want to renew Kaua‘i leases – Community shows support, opposition
Navy & NASA personnel held scoping sessions across Kaua‘i last week, to gather comments that will shape an environmental impact statement.
State of State: Gov. Green continues commitment to Maui wildfire recovery and affordable living for Hawai‘i residents
Despite the tragedy on Maui, Green said the state came together to support each other. As a result, he reports that the state of Hawai‘i is strong.
Hawaiʻi House majority outlines top priorities for 2024 legislative session
“As we embark on the second year of the 32nd Legislature, the House Majority Caucus will continue to address key community issues, including affordable housing and homelessness, renewable energy, mental health needs in our community, and the shortage of healthcare workers across our state,” said House Majority Leader Nadine K. Nakamura (D-15).
Gov. Josh Green marks first year in office
The State of Hawai‘i bears the highest cost of living in the United States, the second-highest rate of homelessness per capita and an affordable housing shortage of 50,000 units.
Sen. Case: Defense authorization bill passed by House fails on national issues but strengthens Hawai‘i’s role in Indo-Pacific
The U.S. House-passed National Defense Authorization Act authorizes more than $1.5 billion in military construction projects in Hawai‘i, including $5.4 million to begin construction of a new air traffic control tower at Wheeler Army Airfield.
Water advocates raise alarms as Green threatens to veto 2 bills that would protect freshwater supplies
Water advocates – including over three dozen community organizations – are raising the alarm, questioning who is advising the Green Administration, and emphasizing the unintended consequences his vetoes could have – including on housing for local residents.
Sen. Hirono secures priorities for Hawai‘i in committee markup of annual defense bill
Senate Armed Services Committee approval is the first step in the process to establish defense funding levels and set policies for the Department of Defense.
Senator makes priorities for Hawai‘i in committee markup of annual defense bill
Committee approval is the first step in the process to establish defense funding levels and set policies for the Department of Defense.
Hirono presses Pentagon about need for Hawai‘i unified missile defense plan
U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono on Thursday during a meeting of the Senate Armed Services Committee questioned Gen. Glen VanHerck, commander of the U.S. Northern Command and North American Aerospace Defense Command, about the need for a robust, unified plan for missile defense of Hawai‘i.
Gov. Green’s inaugural State of the State outlines bold action, concrete plans for Hawaiʻi
Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green delivered his inaugural State of the State address Monday to a joint session of the 32nd Hawai‘i State Legislature, pledging to take on housing, climate change, homelessness and poverty; and he presented his plan about how to tackle these long-standing, challenging issues.
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz of Hawai’i sworn in for new term
U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) won reelection to a second full term last November, garnering more than 71% of the vote – the largest margin of victory by any Senate candidate in 2022.
Hawai‘i Leaders Praise Decision to Shut Down Red Hill
Hawai‘i lawmakers from the governor to representatives at the local levels applauded the Navy’s decision on Monday to shut down its Red Hill underground fuel storage facility.
Navy Responds to Red Hill Controversy: We Will Continue to Comply With Probe
A day after Hawaii’s Congressional delegation announced plans to introduce legislation to shut down Red Hill, the Navy said it is complying with all investigative matters pertaining to the fuel leak that affected resident area drinking waters.
