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Hirono, colleagues introduce bill to help recognize and respond to domestic violence
US Sen. Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) joined colleagues in introducing a bill entitled ‘Supporting the Abused by Learning Options to Navigate Survivor(SALONS) Stories Act.’ The bill seeks to incentivize domestic violence awareness training for cosmetologists and beauty professionals.
Maui Police Participate in Multiple Awareness Campaigns in October
The Maui Police Department is supporting multiple awareness campaigns in October to bring attention to community issues like domestic violence and cancer support and research.
March Aims to Rally Mauiʻs Men in Fight Against Domestic Violence
A community event is encouraging Mauiʻs men to take action against domestic violence.
Candlelight Vigil to Honor Lives Lost to Domestic Violence
In observance of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a candlelight vigil demonstration will be held this coming week to remember those who lost their lives to abusers.
Council to Consider Resolutions on Water, Smoking in Vehicles, Minimum Wage
The Maui County council will consider resolutions to approve for inclusion in the 2016 Hawaiʻi State Association of Counties Legislative Package bills that: (1) prohibit smoking in motor vehicles occupied by minors; (2) increase the minimum wage to $15 per hour in 2019; and (3) allow persons with disabilities to indicate on their identification cards their disability.