MANOA, Hawaii, Feb. 2 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release: * * * VNR: Adjusted for local prices, Hawaii's economy among worst in nation, UHERO finds UHERO researchers will be available to answer questions at a virtual press conference tomorrow, February 2 at 10:30 a.m. Contact Marc Arakaki at marcra@hawaii.edu for the Zoom link to participate. Hawaii residents earn about average incomes for the U.S.--but that money doesn't go nearly as far as i  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Daines Touts Widespread Support for America the Beautiful Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced that his bill, the America the Beautiful Act, has reached 40 sponsors in the U.S. Senate. "Our nation is home to some of the most incredible natural beauty in the world, as well as iconic historical sites. The America the Beautiful Act will help protect our great outdoors for  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * Feit Electric, Inc. to Pay $100,000 in EEOC Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit * Settles federal suit charging light bulb manufacturer with firing pregnant employee LOS ANGELES - Feit Electric Inc., a lightbulb manufacturer based in Los Angeles, agreed to pay $100,000 and provide other relief to settle a pregnancy discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Com  more

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Feb. 3 -- Gov. Josh Green, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2026: * * * Governor Green Appoints Stephanie R.S. Char As Circuit Court Judge For Kauai Governor Josh Green today announced the appointment of Stephanie R.S. Char as circuit court judge of the Circuit Court of the Fifth Circuit (Kauai). Char fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Kathleen N. A. Watanabe, who retired in August 2025, subject to confirmation by the Hawaii State Sena  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Hirono, Colleagues Introduce Resolution to Overturn Trump Administration Rule Ending Life-Saving Abortion Care for Veterans * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) joined Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee (SVAC) Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and 11 colleagues, including the rest of the SVAC Demo  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: ENR Ranking Member Heinrich Hosts Roundtable on Trump Administration Policies Raising Americans' Electric Bills * WASHINGTON - Last week, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, hosted a roundtable with his Senate colleagues, including ENR Committee Democratic members, a local elected official, union representatives  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2026: * * * ICYMI: ENR Ranking Member Heinrich Hosts Roundtable on Trump Administration Policies Raising Americans' Electric Bills Last week, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, hosted a roundtable with his Senate colleagues, including ENR Committe  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Investigation Led By Warren's Office Reveals How Private Student Loan Lenders Expect to Profit from Trump's Big, Beautiful Bill * "The cuts to federal student lending in President Trump's OBBBA will make it more difficult for Americans to finance their educations-opening the door for private lenders to swoop in on vulnerable borrowers and their families" "[These findings] underscore an ur  more

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 2 [Category: Medical] -- Susan G. Komen, an organization that says it addresses breast cancer on fronts such as research, community health, global outreach and public policy initiatives, posted the following news: * * * Legislation Eliminates Financial Barriers to Critical Breast Imaging, Would Help Thousands Across Hawaii Afford Care They Require * Susan G. Komen (r) Applauds Bill Introduction, Urges Quick Passage Susan G. Komen (r), the world's leading breast cancer o  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- A participant in the Hawaii Pacific Health Retirement Plan has raised serious objections to a proposed prohibited transaction exemption submitted to the U.S. Department of Labor concerning the sale of plan-owned real property to an affiliated entity. The individual formally requested that application D-12082 be denied and urged for a hearing to be conducted on this matter. In a public comment letter submitted to the department, the participant expressed concerns about the   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- In a public comment letter submitted to the U.S. Department of Labor, a participant in the Hawaii Pacific Health Retirement Plan has expressed strong opposition to a proposed exemption involving the sale of plan-owned real property to an affiliated entity. The application, identified as D-12082, has raised concerns regarding the potential impact on retirement plan participants. The letter asserts that the pension fund has failed to take necessary steps to ensure the proper  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Hawaii Pacific Health Retirement Plan participants have raised serious concerns regarding a proposed prohibited transaction exemption addressed in a public comment letter submitted to the U.S. Department of Labor. The letter, which was sent to the agency earlier this month, urges the denial of application D-12082 concerning the sale of plan-owned land to an affiliated entity. The letter expresses apprehensions that the pension fund has not exercised due diligence in ensuri  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Passes Schatz Measure To Extend Medicare Telehealth Coverage For Additional Two Years * Washington - On Friday, the U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan funding bill that included a provision authored by U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i) that will extend telehealth access for Americans enrolled in Medicare through the end of 2027. Schatz has been leading efforts to expand telehealth for more tha  more

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Feb. 2 -- The University of Hawaii issued the following news release: * * * Scholarships for Lahainaluna students lead $3.5M Bezos investment in Maui's recovery Gift also advances land stewardship research to reduce future wildfire risk * In response to the devastating 2023 wildfires, Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez Bezos have donated $1.5 million to support Lahainaluna High School students, along with an additional $2 million to fund research aimed at mitigating future wild  more