#Congresswoman Mazie Hirono
Hirono secures over $6.6M to improve early childhood services in Hawaiʻi
Senator Mazie K. Hirono secures over $6.6 million in federal funding for the University of Hawaiʻi to enhance child care programs and services statewide.
Hirono announces $20 Million to strengthen climate resilience for Native Hawaiian community
The new Kapapahuliau Climate Resilience Program aims to enhance climate change mitigation efforts for the Native Hawaiian community.
Senator Hirono introduces bill to combat mental health stigma in AANHPI communities
US Sen. Mazie K. Hirono has put forth the Stop Mental Health Stigma in Our Communities Act, a groundbreaking piece of legislation aimed at addressing mental health stigma in Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities.
Hirono Receives Meritorious Service Award
The National Coalition for Homeless Veterans (NCHV) recently awarded Sen. Mazie K. Hirono its 2018 Meritorious Services Award.
Hirono, Senate & House Democrats Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Workers Rights
Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii) and nearly 50 Senate and House Democrats introduced bicameral legislation to guarantee the right for public employees to organize, act concertedly, and bargain collectively in states that currently do not afford these basic protections.
Hirono Urges “Real” Support for Hawaii’s Small Businesses
Congresswoman Mazie K. Hirono today voted against HR9, tax legislation that supporters claim would provide tax relief to small businesses.
Hirono Issues Remarks on Equal Pay Day
Congresswoman Mazie K. Hirono issued a public statement today in honor of Equal Pay Day.
Hirono Hopes Votes will Help to Create Jobs
Hawaii Tourism officials have estimated that Hawaii could potentially see 6,000 new jobs created in the state as a result of the reforms in the Visit USA Act. She also voted against blocking the Obama Administration’s request to increase the US debt limit.
Wailuku’s Business Etc Site of Hirono’s “Coffee Talk”
The Wailuku copy and business center, Business Etc, will be the site of a lunchtime “Coffee Talk with Mazie” on Wednesday, January 11.
Hirono: Majority’s Gift to Hawaii Is Tax Increase
Congressman Hirono issued a statement today saying that the US House Majority has thrown out the bipartisan agreement to extend the payroll tax cut and unemployment benefits.
Vietnam Vets Agent Orange Claims Deadline Tomorrow
The due date is approaching tomorrow for those who have medical diagnoses for three conditions related to exposure to Agent Orange.
Hirono Hosts Fraud, Foreclosure Education Seminar
With homeowners struggling to protect themselves against foreclosure and fraud prevention, Congresswoman Mazie Hirono has organized a free event August 27 to help educate the public about helpful resources available in Hawaii and on Maui.
Congresswoman Hirono Seeks “Wounded Warrior” to Join Her Staff
Wounded or disabled veterans having served on active duty since September 11, 2001 will have an opportunity to work in Congresswoman Mazie K. Hirono’s Congressional office under a special fellowship program.
Bill Seeks Improved Health Access for Neighbor Isle Veterans
This bill, Congresswoman Hirono says, will provide $250 million to improve health care access for veterans in rural communities across the country.
Hirono Joins Business Leaders in Support of Commuter Relief Act
Today, Reps. Mazie Hirono, Earl Blumenauer (OR), and Jim Moran (MA) were joined by leaders from the business and transportation communities in unveiling the “Commuter Relief Act of 2011.”
Maui and Kauai share in $3.4 Million Grant to Promote Healthy Living
More than $3.4 million has been secured in grant funding to support healthy living and combat obesity on Maui and Kauai. A portion of the funds will be utilized by the Maui District Health Office to raise awareness of healthy eating and active living through a media campaign, increase physical activity and improve nutrition for […]
Coral Reef Decline at Maalaea Bay Subject of Study
Federal funding has been secured to launch a coral reef study on Maui. Congresswoman Mazie Hirono requested the $184,815 to help identify the causes of the dramatic decline in the health of the coral reef in Maui’s Ma’alaea Bay. The likely sources of pollution identified as possible contributing factors include but are not limited to: […]
FUNDING SECURED FOR IAO FLOOD CONTROL IMPROVEMENTS
Congresswoman Mazie K. Hirono voted in support of a federal appropriations act that helped to secure $3,065,000 in funding for Hawaii. Maui’s ‘Iao Flood Control Project is one of six projects included in the request, which passed with a favorable 307-97 vote in the House. The $250,000 ‘Iao allocation is expected to provide better protection […]
HIRONO ANNOUNCES FEDERAL FUNDS FOR WAILUKU PUBLIC HOUSING
Congresswoman Mazie K. Hirono announced the awarding of a $16,245,443 federal grant to fund repairs and modernize public housing in Hawaii. Projects include re-roofing and renovating units in Wailuku, Maui and in Honoka`a on the island of Hawai`i, as well as updating aging elevators and upgrading electrical systems across the state. Hirono said the funding […]
FEDERAL STIMULUS PACKAGE HAS $1 BILLION FOR HAWAII
(By Wendy OSHER © 2009) U.S. Congresswoman Mazie Hirono joined Maui Mayor Charmaine Tavares yesterday in discussing details of a federal stimulus package and its impact for Maui and the state. Hirono said the recovery package will bring more than a billion dollars to the state with $200 million going towards infrastructure. She said that […]
