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Trust for Public Land secures Hawaiʻi Sentinel Landscape Designation

Hawaiʻi has formally received a Sentinel Landscape designation, the Trust for Public Land announced today. Hawaiʻi’s designation ensures that, under existing federal conservation and the Department of Defense Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration programs, the state’s key conservation efforts will receive priority consideration for funding. 

US Rep. Jill Tokuda announces Maui town hall meeting Feb. 22 at UH Maui College

US Rep. Jill Tokuda will provide a legislative update for Maui constituents during a community town hall meeting from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Feb. 22 at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College’s Pāʻina Building.

Hawai’i Attorney General Urges Returning Power to FTC for Consumer Protection

Hawai’i Attorney General Clare E. Connors joined a coalition of 29 attorney generals from around the nation and Hawai’i Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) Executive Director Stephen Levins to support the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in its efforts to combat fraudulent and anticompetitive conduct.

Access to Learning Bill Moves Forward in The House

Landmark measure is part of joint legislative package aimed at supporting working families.

Late Senator Daniel Akaka Honored on House Floor

US Representatives Tulsi Gabbard and Colleen Hanabusa today led a Special Order of speeches on the House floor honoring the late Senator Daniel K. Akaka.