#Malama Solomon

Senate Water and Land Chair to Visit Maui, Lāna‘i

During her visit, Sen. Solomon will receive updates from the Department of Land and Natural Resources on various projects, programs and concerns on Maui and Lāna‘i.

Sen. Solomon Defends Public Land Development Corporation

Solomon, who voted in favor of the PLDC said her hopes were for residents to benefit from the thousands of acres held in the public trust. She issued a press release to dispel what she called “misinformation” regarding the intent of the vision of the entity.

CIP Funding Released for Hawaii Island

More than $3 million in CIP appropriations are being released for the Hamakua Ditch Watershed Project on Hawaii Island. The funds are part of a larger funding release from Governor Abercrombie for projects in Waimea and Kau.

Ceded Lands Settlement Proposal Clears Senate

The Hawaii State Senate cast a 24 to 1 vote in favor of advancing a $200 million ceded lands settlement proposal. The bill now advances to the state House for further review.

Bill Recognizing Status of Native Hawaiians To Become Law

Senate Bill 1520, formally recognizes Native Hawaiian people as the only indigenous, aboriginal, maoli people of Hawaii.

Shimabukuro and Solomon appointed to State Senate

Governor Neil Abercrombie announced the appointments of Rep. Maile Shimabukuro and Malama Solomon, Ph.D. to the state Senate.