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News from June 2023

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Adult Correction Officer Recruitment Open Statewide

By Aloha State News Report | Jun 8, 2023

The Department of Public Safety is currently looking for qualified applicants, on all islands, interested in becoming an adult corrections officer (ACO).

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Schatz, Pocan Reintroduce Legislation To End Student Loan Debt Crisis

By Aloha State News Report | Jun 8, 2023

On June 7, U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) and U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (D-Wis.) reintroduced the Debt-Free College Act, legislation that will reverse the growing student debt crisis in the United States.

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Office of the Governor – News Release – Gov. Green Announces Interim Appointees to the State Board of Education

By Aloha State News Report | Jun 8, 2023

Governor Josh Green, M.D. has named three interim appointees to serve on the State Board of Education (BOE). Warren Haruki, who recently retired from several executive positions, has been appointed to serve as the new board chair.

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DOA News release on coconut rhinoceros beetle found on Kauai

By Aloha State News Report | Jun 7, 2023

Two coconut rhinoceros beetles (CRB) have been found on Kaua‘I, in traps near a green waste transfer station close to the Līhu‘e Airport.

Office of the Governor – News Release – Gov. Green Signs Firearms Legislation

By Aloha State News Report | Jun 7, 2023

Governor Josh Green, M.D. on June 2 signed into law, two key pieces of firearms-related legislation to preserve the safety of Hawai‘i residents, visitors, and keiki.

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Attorney General Lopez Announces Settlement With Suboxone Maker For Alleged Illegal Monopoly Tactics

By Aloha State News Report | Jun 6, 2023

Hawaiʻi Attorney General Anne Lopez announced that 42 attorneys general have negotiated a nationwide $102.5 million settlement with the maker of Suboxone, Indivior Inc. (Indivior).

Twenty-two Bills Signed by Governor Green on Thursday, June 1, 2023, Enacted Into Law

By Aloha State News Report | Jun 6, 2023

On Thursday, June 1, 2023, Governor Josh Green, M.D. signed 22 of the 245 bills enrolled for his consideration since the adjournment of the 2023 Regular Session.

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2023-26 Department Of The Attorney General Prevails In Federal Challenge To Hemp Regulations

By Aloha State News Report | Jun 6, 2023

The U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaiʻi entered judgment in favor of the Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) and the Director of Health in a lawsuit challenging DOH’s regulations prohibiting the sale of Delta-8 and Delta-10 THC products processed from hemp.

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Hawaii: 51 people age 85 and older are estimated to have died during week ending May 20

By Aloha State News | Jun 6, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 51 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending May 20.

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End of life: Hawaii deaths during week ending May 20 did not exceed death expectancy

By Aloha State News | Jun 6, 2023

Hawaii's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending May 20, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Hirono, Colleagues Seek Answers From Twitter on Ftc Compliance Following High Level Resignations

By Aloha State News Report | Jun 6, 2023

On June 5, U.S. Senators Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Ron Wyden (D-OR), and Ed Markey (D-MA) sent a letter to Twitter CEO Elon Musk and CEO-Designate Linda Yaccarino, requesting information regarding concerns that the company may have violated its consent decree with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and put consumer privacy and data security at risk.

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Office of the Governor – News Release – Gov. Green appoints three to U.H. Board of Regents

By Aloha State News Report | Jun 5, 2023

Governor Josh Green, M.D. has named three interim appointees for the University of Hawai‘i System Board of Regents (BOR) from a list of finalists presented to him from the Candidate Advisory Council (CAC).

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Deputy Sheriff Recruitment Open on Oahu and Maui

By Aloha State News Report | Jun 5, 2023

The Department of Law Enforcement (DLE) is looking for qualified, hard-working men and women to join the State Sheriff Division.

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How many 75-84-year-olds died in Hawaii during week ending May 20?

By Aloha State News | Jun 5, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 52 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending May 20.

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June 1 sees Congressional Record publish “Cloture Motion (Executive Session)” in the Senate section

By Aloha State News | Jun 5, 2023

“Cloture Motion (Executive Session)“ was published in the Senate section on page S1893 on June 1

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Hirono Statement on Announcement of Epa Order to Ensure Safe Defueling and Closure of Red Hill

By Aloha State News Report | Jun 5, 2023

On June 2, U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, released the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it finalized a consent order with the U.S. Department of the Navy and the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) to ensure the safe defueling and closure of the Red Hill Bulk Storage Facility

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New class of corrections officers graduate

By Aloha State News Report | Jun 4, 2023

The Department of Public Safety (PSD) today welcomed a new class of adult correctional officers at a graduation ceremony at the Hawai‘i State Capitol Auditorium in Honolulu.

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37 people in 65-74 age group in Hawaii are estimated to have died during week ending May 20

By Aloha State News | Jun 4, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 37 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending May 20.

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Hawaii deaths did not exceed upper threshold of death expectancy during week ending May 20

By Aloha State News | Jun 4, 2023

Hawaii's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending May 20, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Week of May 20: 26 people in 45-64 age group are estimated to have died in Hawaii

By Aloha State News | Jun 3, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 26 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending May 20.