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Schatz introduces FAIR Act for federal employee pay increase in 2026
Today, US Sen. Brian Schatz and joined with fellow Democrat, US Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia to reintroduce the Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act, known as FAIR.
Maui trailing in Census response, Friday deadline approaching
By Wendy Osher Census workers are on Maui this week, making a last minute push to boost Census response on the Valley Isle. As of Wednesday morning, Maui County had a 47% return rate for census surveys—that’s the lowest in the state. Areas with particularly low response rates include: 32% for Kihei (48% in 2000), […]