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Hirono Calls for Exemption of Federal Hiring Freeze for Pearl Harbor
Hirono and a bipartisan group of Senators wrote to the Secretary of Defense calling for an exemption for Department of Navy shipyard civilian employees from the recent executive order that freezes federal hiring.
Hirono Criticizes Trump’s Comments on Intelligence Community
Senator Mazie K. Hirono of Hawaiʻi criticized President-elect Donald Trump’s denial of Russian interference in the election during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on cyber security threats today.
Hirono Announces $1.1 M for Hawaiʻi to Fight Zika
Senator Mazie Hirono announced that the Hawaiʻi Department of Health will receive $1.1 million in Centers for Disease Control funding to fight the Zika virus.
Senator Hirono Honors Park with Centennial Resolution
Senator Mazie Hirono today will present Haleakalā NP a resolution commemorating the park’s Centennial. After the presentation she will plant `āhinahina (silverswords) with fourth grade students from Kula Elementary School.
Bipartisan Resolution to Recognize Filipino American History Month
US Senator Mazie K. Hirono introduced a bipartisan resolution in the United States Senate to recognize the month of October as Filipino American History Month. The resolution aims to acknowledge the key role Filipino Americans play in shaping the country.
Federal Aid for HC&S Sugar Workers on Maui Assured
The federal funds will now cover all displaced Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Company employees. This funding will benefit roughly 350 workers.
Hirono Denounces Trump’s Immigration Speech as “Bizarre, Offensive”
US Senator Mazie K. Hirono took to Twitter to fire back at Donald Trump after his latest speech on immigration. As the only immigrant currently serving in the US Senate, Senator Hirono has been the leading advocate for family unity in fixing what she called a “broken immigration system.” As a member of the Senate […]
Maui Students Honored in STEM Education
Senator Hirono honored Maui students who were finalists for the Daniel K. Inouye Innovation Award at MEDB’s 10th Annual Ke Alahele Education Fund Dinner.
Hirono Promotes Hawai’i STEM Opportunities
Sen. Hirono met with NSA leaders in Washington D.C. to discuss promoting STEM careers for Hawai’i students.
Hawai‘i on the Hill Summit ‘Gets Down to Business’
Sen. Mazie Hirono welcomed nearly 75 members of Hawai‘i’s business community to Capitol Hill today for the Third Annual Hawai‘i on the Hill Policy Summit.
Hawaiʻi Leaders Call for Funding To Fight Zika
Although there have been no “locally-acquired” cases in Hawaiʻi, there were nine confirmed cases of Zika since 2015, which includes a case of an infected infant born with microcephaly, a serious birth defect directly linked to Zika. Companies like Hawaiʻi Biotech are racing to develop a vaccine.
Soil Transport Precautions Taken Against Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death
State officials say the restriction on soil may affect those traveling to the Merrie Monarch Festival and purchasing potted plants on Hawaiʻi Island.
Gabbard Meets With Displaced Maui Sugar Workers
Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard meets with residents losing their jobs this year as a result of A&B’s decision to cease sugar operations at HC&S.
Millions of Dollars in Federal Funding Approved for HC&S Workers
Today, the U.S. Department of Labor approved a petition for federal aid that will provide millions of dollars in federal funding for displaced workers at the Hawaiian Commercial and Sugar Company on Maui.
Hirono Urges Approval of ILWU Petition for Maui Sugar Worker Assistance
Senator Hirono urged US Labor Secretary Perez to expedite review and approval of the ILWU’s request for TAA, and Alternative TAA for Maui sugar workers displaced by the cessation of sugar production.
Hirono Presses Forest Service to do More to Combat Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death
Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death, first observed as impacting 15,000 acres of Hawai‘i Island’s ‘ōhi‘a forest in 2014, now has spread to twice that, with more than 30,000 acres affected.
Hirono Nominates 3 Maui Students to 2020 US Service Academies
Three Maui students are among a list of 46 across the state nominated to US military service academies by US Senator Mazie Hirono for the Class of 2020.
Hirono Applauds Supreme Court’s Decision To Hear Immigration Case
Hirono said the US Supreme Court’s decision to hear arguments in the US v Texas case is, “a step forward for the millions of undocumented immigrants who remain trapped in the shadows.”
Hirono Returns From Middle East Meetings
One year after supporting the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (the Iran Nuclear Deal), Sen. Mazie K. Hirono traveled to the Middle East to discuss JCPOA’s implementation and broader security challenges in the region.
Sen. Hirono Comments on State of Union Address
The president emphasized that quality education is a key part in the continued success of our country.
