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Tokuda delivers for Hawaiʻi housing projects and public education; Rejects ICE spending
US Rep. Jill Tokuda (HI-02) voted in favor of a minibus package that includes funding for the Departments of Housing and Urban Development, Defense, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Transportation. However, Tokuda voted against a separate funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security, which contained funding for U Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Transportation barriers impacting Hawaiʻi rural health care, policy solutions proposed
Long ambulance response times, costly and unreliable non-emergency transportation and insufficient insurance coverage for travel-related health care expenses are among the key findings of a new report released by the University of Hawaiʻi Rural Health Research and Policy Center.
Tokuda, Begich introduce bipartisan bill to strengthen reliability of Essential Air Service flights
US Reps. Jill Tokuda, D-Hawai‘i, and Nick Begich, R-Alaska, introduced a bill Friday to require Essential Air Service carriers to have a plan to accommodate passengers in the event of unexpected cancellations.
Rep. Tokuda provides update on air transportation issue on Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi
Congresswoman Jill Tokuda issued an update today on air transportation disruptions to the outer islands of Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi in Maui County.
‘Ohana by Hawaiian Passenger Flights to Moloka‘i and Lāna‘i Extended Through At Least Mid-January
Hawaiian Airlines today announced it will continue to provide ‘Ohana by Hawaiian passenger flights between Honolulu and both Moloka‘i and Lāna‘i through at least mid-January 2021. Earlier this month Hawaiian announced the need to suspend both routes on Nov. 1.
Mokulele Airlines Reduces Flights, Adjusts Schedule
Despite a reduction in the number of flights, Mokulele will not eliminate service to any of its airports.
4 Year, $650K Subsidy Secured for Essential Air Service to Hāna, Maui
The four-year $650,000 federal subsidy to Mokulele Airlines will help the carrier maintain regular air service to and from the Hāna community. Mokulele will provide Hāna with 14 nonstop round trips a week to Kahului.
Makani Kai Air Wins Essential Air Contract for Hāna, Maui
Makani Kai Air has been awarded the Essential Air Service contract for Hāna, Maui, set to start on Dec. 1, 2019. The contract, issued by the Federal Department of Transportation, is for two years and includes twice-daily service between Kahului and the East Maui community of Hāna.
Hirono Asks for Quality Monitoring of Essential Air Service to Kalaupapa
Hirono requested that USDOT recognize the concerns of the Kalaupapa community before issuing an Order to an air carrier who submitted a subsidy free proposal.
Legislation Seeks to Save Hawai‘i’s Essential Air Service from Cuts
Essential Air Service was used by 20,000 people in Hawaiʻi last year alone, and is vital to the communities like Kalaupapa and Waimea.
Senate Passes Legislation To Fund Essential Air Service in Hawaiʻi
Today, U.S. Senator Brian Schatz voted to pass the FAA Reauthorization Act, a measure that seeks federal funding to improve airport safety and infrastructure, and maintain flights to underserved areas, including Kalaupapa and Kamuela in Hawaiʻi.