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News from May 2023

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May 15: Congressional Record publishes “Cloture Motion (Executive Session)” in the Senate section

By Aloha State News | May 17, 2023

The Congressional Record published “Cloture Motion (Executive Session)” in the Senate section on May 15.

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At the Request of Hirono and Colleagues, Gao to Review Oversight of JROTC Program Following Reports of Sexual Abuse and Misconduct

By Aloha State News Report | May 17, 2023

U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, applauded the Government Accountability Office (GAO) for launching a review of the Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC) program.

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Hirono Joins Judiciary Committee Democrats in Letters to Harlan Crow Seeking Full Information on Gifts & Travel Given to Justice Thomas

By Aloha State News Report | May 17, 2023

U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, joined all of her Senate Judiciary Committee Democratic colleagues in sending letters to Republican mega-donor Harlan Crow and the holding companies that own his private jet, private yacht, and Topridge Camp.

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End of life: Hawaii deaths during week ending April 29 did not exceed death expectancy

By Aloha State News | May 16, 2023

Hawaii's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending April 29, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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CDC predicts 51 people in 75-84 age group in Hawaii died during week ending April 29

By Aloha State News | May 16, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 51 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending April 29.

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Hirono Statement on Release of AFFF Spill Report

By Aloha State News Report | May 16, 2023

On May 5, U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after the Joint Task Force (JTF) Red Hill released the findings and recommendations of its investigation into the aqueous film forming foam (AFFF) spill:

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How many 65-74-year-olds died in Hawaii during week ending April 29?

By Aloha State News | May 15, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 25 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending April 29.

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Hawaii implements 1 new policy or incentive supporting energy efficiency during 2022

By Aloha State News | May 15, 2023

Hawaii implemented at least one new policy or incentive supporting energy efficiency during 2022, according to data obtained from the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE).

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Hirono Announces Senate Passage of Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls

By Aloha State News Report | May 15, 2023

On May 5, U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) announced the passage of a bipartisan Senate resolution—led by U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-MT) and Jon Tester (D-MT)—designating May 5th, 2023, as National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG).

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31 people in 45-64 age group in Hawaii are estimated to have died during week ending April 29

By Aloha State News | May 14, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 31 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending April 29.

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Upper threshold of death expectancy exceeds death count in Hawaii during week April 29

By Aloha State News | May 14, 2023

Hawaii's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending April 29, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Hawaii: 13 Hispanic lives lost in week ending April 22

By Aloha State News | May 14, 2023

There were 13 Hispanic people who died in Hawaii in the week ending April 22, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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Office of the Governor: News Release – Governor Green Announces New Cabinet Nominees in the Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism

By Aloha State News Report | May 14, 2023

Governor Josh Green, M.D On May 5, announced James Kunane Tokioka to serve as the Director of the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism (DBEDT).

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Hirono Reintroduces Child Care for Working Families Act to Tackle Child Care Crisis and Get Families the Child Care & Pre-K They Need

By Aloha State News Report | May 14, 2023

U.S. Senators Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), Patty Murray (D-WA), Bob Casey (D-PA), and Tim Kaine (D-VA) led 35 of their colleagues in reintroducing the Child Care for Working Families Act, comprehensive legislation to tackle the child care crisis and ensure families across America can find and afford the high-quality child care they need.

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Joint Statement From The Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Legislature And Hawai‘i Tourism Authority

By Aloha State News Report | May 13, 2023

Governor Josh Green, M.D., Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke, and leaders from the State Senate and House of Representatives and Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA) announced a compromise solution to fund the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority for next fiscal year.

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CDC estimates 11 people in 25-44 age group in Hawaii died during week ending April 29

By Aloha State News | May 13, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 11 people in the 25-44 age group died during the week ending April 29.

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Schatz, Rounds Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill To Protect Education Benefits For Veterans

By Aloha State News Report | May 13, 2023

U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) reintroduced the Student Veterans Transparency and Protection Act

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Hirono Seeks GAO Review of JROTC Program Following Pervasive Reports of Sexual Abuse and Misconduct

By Aloha State News Report | May 13, 2023

U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) sent a letter to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) urging the agency to conduct a comprehensive review of federal agencies and military services tasked with oversight of the Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC) program.

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Analysis: Hawaii among 25 states not part of 'hyper-partisan' voter data group, study finds

By Aloha State News Report | May 12, 2023

Hawaii is among 25 states that have resigned from or are not members of a national voter data group accused of partisanship in its work to expand voter rolls and lacking in transparency, an analysis by the Aloha State News found.

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Office of the Governor – News Release – Gov. Green makes statement on the end of the 2023 Legislative Session

By Aloha State News Report | May 12, 2023

Governor Josh Green, M.D. is proud to announce wide legislative successes in the Administration’s first legislative session.