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News from 2023

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Hirono, Blumenthal, Duckworth, and Bennet Demand Senate Republicans Lift Dangerous Holds on Military Nominations

By Aloha State News Report | May 19, 2023

On May 16, U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and Chair of the Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, joined Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), and Michael Bennet (D-CO) in asking for unanimous consent on the Senate floor to confirm military nominations that are being blocked by Senate Republicans, led by Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL).

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Schatz, Collins, Senators Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation To Reform Disaster Recovery

By Aloha State News Report | May 19, 2023

U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i), Susan Collins (R-Maine), Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Bill Cassidy (R-La.), Jon Tester (D-Mont.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Todd Young (R-Ind.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), and Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) today reintroduced legislation to help communities recover from major disasters.

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Hirono Introduces Resolution Recognizing National AANHPI Mental Health Day

By Aloha State News Report | May 18, 2023

On May 10, U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) introduced a resolution marking May 10, 2023 as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Mental Health Day.

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Video: Hirono Condemns Ongoing Republican Hold on Nearly 200 Military Officer Promotions on Senate Floor

By Aloha State News Report | May 18, 2023

On May 16, U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and Chair of the Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, delivered remarks on the Senate floor to request unanimous consent to confirm the promotion of U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Frederick W. Kacher to serve Commander of the 7th Fleet, and speak out against Senator Tommy Tuberville’s (R-AL) ongoing hold on nearly 200 military officer promotions.

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Office Of The Governor – News Release – First Medical Respite Kauhale Units Arrive

By Aloha State News Report | May 18, 2023

Governor Josh Green, M.D., celebrated the arrival of the first units for Hawai‘i’s first medical respite kauhale, or village,steps away from the State Capitol, his home, the State Departments of Health and Education, and across the street from The Queen’s Medical Center.

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CDC estimates 62 people age 85 and older in Hawaii died during week ending April 29

By Aloha State News | May 17, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 62 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending April 29.

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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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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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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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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.