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Rep. Case Requests Funding Native Hawaiian Programs, Indigenous Health
Congressman Ed Case, HI-01, announced his House Appropriations Committee’s approval today of its Fiscal Year 2022 Labor, Health, Human Services and Education funding measure, with $254 billion in discretionary funding for a broad range of key federal programs that support public health, child care, mental health, maternal health, job training and workforce development, public education and various initiatives to address the continuing COVID-19 pandemic.
Maui Economic Development Board Awarded $300K to Scale-Up STEMworks Program
MEDB will be awarded $300,000 to scale-up its successful STEMworks program to provide hands-on training for Maui residents in focus areas considered vital to the future of Hawaiʻi’s economy, including renewable energy and artificial intelligence.
Ha‘ikū Residents Bring Back Quiet Nights Through Coqui Control Program
Over the years, MISC has been able to eradicate 21 discrete coqui populations on the island. Individual residents can receive free powdered citric acid to control coqui on their property once MISC has confirmed that coqui are present. Residents can also borrow a 9-gallon walk-behind sprayer or a 100-gallon sprayer that fits in the back of a pickup truck. MISC provides training on how to effectively use the sprayers.
Maui Mayor Takes Action to Help Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
Maui Mayor Michael Victorino has issued a directive for County of Maui agencies to quickly review permits for repairs and renovations for businesses affected by COVID-19 impacts.
Maui Moguls Recognized for Philanthropy Work
Mauiʻs own Jim and Honey Bun Haynes and Goodfellow Bros. are among the honorees for this yearʻs National Philanthropy Day.
Lawsuit Aims Force EPA to Issue Asbestos Rule
A group of Attorney Generals filed a lawsuit against the US Environmental Protection Agency for failure to initiate rulemaking to help regulate asbestos.
Indoor Marijuana Grow Operation Uncovered in Lahaina, Maui
Maui officers recovered 200 marijuana plants. Officers also seized 15.66 grams of marijuana concentrate, cocaine, MDMA or ecstasy, xanax pills and US currency.
