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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.

Schatz joins in introducing legislation to give federal workers an average 8.7% pay raise

US Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) and US Representative Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) reintroduced the Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act, a bill that would provide federal employees with an 8.7% pay increase in calendar year 2024.

US House passes annual defense bill with $1 billion for Red Hill fuel crisis on O’ahu

The US House of Representatives passed a $839 billion national defense bill for FY 2023 that includes $1 billion to address the Red Hill fuel crisis on Oʻahu, strengthening America’s national  defense in the Indo-Pacific, and improving the Department of Defense’s relationship with the local community in Hawaiʻi.

Pay Raises Considered for Council and Mayor

The Maui Salary Commission plans to discuss and take possible action on salary increases for Maui County Council members and the Mayor

Homelessness, Salary Increases Surface in Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee will discuss administration proposals for programs to address homelessness and salary increases on Tuesday, June 28, 2016.

Maui Lifeguards Continue Fight for Better Pay

Supporters want the committee to fund an arbitration award for Maui Ocean Safety officers. Maui is the only county in the state that has yet to approve funds.