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Schatz leads bipartisan effort to expand telehealth coverage, improve patient care

Sen. Schatz joins others in a bipartisan effort to reintroduce the CONNECT for Health Act, a comprehensive bill aimed at expanding Medicare coverage for telehealth services, ensuring permanent telehealth flexibilities post-COVID-19, and enhancing healthcare access and outcomes for patients across the country.

Schatz Introduces New Legislation To Support Hotel Workers, Save Jobs

The Save Hotel Jobs Act will provide new grants and tax credits to help pay hotel employees, bring back laid-off workers and ensure safe workplaces.

Akaka: “Schatz Will be a Strong Progressive Voice for Hawaii”

Sen. Akaka said Senator Schatz will be a “strong progressive voice” for Hawaii in the US Senate.

Congratulations and Criticism Surface Upon Schatz Appointment

Most of the remarks were congratulatory in nature, but at least one, coming from the Hawaii Republican Party, was critical of the governor’s choice.

BREAKING: Lt. Gov. Schatz Named to Fill Inouye’s US Senate Vacancy

Lieutenant Governor Brian Schatz was selected today to fill the US Senate Vacancy created by the recent passing of US Senator Daniel Inouye.

Lieutenant Governor Schatz to Apply for Senate Seat Vacancy

“I will apply to be considered for this vacancy. I hope to make the case to the State Central Committee members that I should be one of the three names that the governor will ultimately consider,” said Schatz.