#U.S. Senate
2024 Primary Elections: Several state, federal races already decided
Another head-to-head matchup between former state Sen. Laura Acasio and incumbent state Sen. Lorraine Inouye, both of Hilo, is on the ballot, as well as a race for a new face to fill the seat being vacated by longtime legislator state Rep. Richard Onishi, who is retiring this year.
Hirono, colleagues urge Opill manufacturer to release affordable retail price and broad distribution strategy
Earlier this month, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Opill—a daily hormonal contraceptive pill—for over-the-counter sale without a prescription, making it the first over-the-counter birth control pill available without a prescription in the United States.
Hawai‘i Congressional Delegation addresses air tour industry with two new bills
The Air Tour and Skydiving Safety Improvement Act closes loopholes in existing regulations and is supported by several industry groups.
Legislation Passed to Protect Federal Workers Pay
The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Federal Employee Fair Treatment Act on Friday, Dec. 21, 2018.
Senate Approves OPEN Government Data Act
The U.S. Senate approved the Open, Public, Electronic, and Necessary (OPEN) Government Data Act, legislation introduced by Sens. Brian Schatz and Ben Sasse.
Senate Passes Legislation to Improve Criminal Justice System
The U.S. Senate passed sweeping legislation to improve the criminal justice system, including a bipartisan measure authored by Sen. Brian Schatz on Tuesday.
Reps Lead Resolution to Recognize Filipino American History Month
Rep. Colleen Hanabusa and Sen. Mazie K. Hirono introduced a bipartisan, bicameral resolution in the U.S. Senate to recognize the month of October as Filipino American History Month.
