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Case votes against appropriations bill, cites threats to Hawai‘i small businesses programs
US Rep. Ed Case (D-Hawaii) voted against the Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill in the House Appropriations Committee, citing cuts to small business programs and agencies that protect consumers.
Rep. Case backs bill aiming to bolster US ties with Pacific Island nations, counter China’s regional influence
Lawmakers say the bill addresses rising concerns about Chinese influence in the region while supporting the long-term development goals of Pacific Island nations.
Case urges Hawaiʻi veterans who may be eligible for PACT Act benefits to apply
There is no deadline to apply for PACT Act benefits, but if you file your PACT Act claim or submit your intent to file before Aug. 9, 2023, you may receive benefits backdated to Aug. 10, 2022 when the bill was enacted.
Lanakila Pacific awarded $1.5 million FEMA grant to strengthen facility, build food supply
Lanakila Pacific, a nonprofit known for its “Meals on Wheels” program, will receive a $1.5 million grant from FEMA.
Federal funds secured to mitigate impact of climate change
H.R. 2471, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 signed into law by the President on Tuesday, March 15, included his request for $300,000 to assist the City and County of Honolulu to adapt to climate change with its city-wide Tree Inventory and Management Plan.
