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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Hawaii Newsletter for Tuesday March 24, 2026 ( 21 items )  

Attorney General Bonta Files Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Attempt to Impose Discriminatory Conditions on Billions in USDA Grant Funding
SACRAMENTO, California, March 23 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Files Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Attempt to Impose Discriminatory Conditions on Billions in USDA Grant Funding * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta, co-leading a coalition of 21 attorneys general, today filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration's attempt to impose new discriminatory conditions on U.S. Department of Ag  more

Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration for Holding Hostage Billions in Critical USDA Funding Nationwide
MONTPELIER, Vermont, March 23 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration for Holding Hostage Billions in Critical USDA Funding Nationwide * Unlawful Grant Terms Threaten Over $200 Million in Federal Funding for Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in suing the Trump Administration over its unconstitutional and unlawful attempt to impose conditions on U  more

Attorney General James Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful USDA Funding Conditions
ALBANY, New York, March 23 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful USDA Funding Conditions * New York Attorney General Letitia James and 20 other attorneys general today filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration to block sweeping new funding conditions imposed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that jeopardize billions of dollars in funding for critical state programs.   more

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL FILES LAWSUIT AGAINST TRUMP ADMINISTRATION FOR HOLDING HOSTAGE BILLIONS IN CRITICAL USDA FUNDING
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 23 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL FILES LAWSUIT AGAINST TRUMP ADMINISTRATION FOR HOLDING HOSTAGE BILLIONS IN CRITICAL USDA FUNDING * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, with California Attorney General Rob Bonta, Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell and Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul, led a coalition of 21 attorneys general in suing the Trump administration over its unco  more

Attorney General Rayfield Files Lawsuit Against Trump Administration for Holding Hostage Billions in Critical USDA Funding
SALEM, Oregon, March 23 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Files Lawsuit Against Trump Administration for Holding Hostage Billions in Critical USDA Funding * AG Rayfield: "No family in Oregon should have to worry about whether their child will have enough to eat." Attorney General Rayfield and a coalition of 20 other attorneys general sued the Trump administration today over its unconstitutional and unlawful attempt to  more

Attorney General Tong Sues Trump Administration for Holding Hostage Billions in Critical USDA Funding
HARTFORD, Connecticut, March 23 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Sues Trump Administration for Holding Hostage Billions in Critical USDA Funding * (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in suing the Trump administration over its unconstitutional and unlawful attempt to impose conditions on U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs, grants, cooperative agreements   more

CCIA Raises Free Expression and Liability Concerns with Hawaii Digital Imitation Bill
WASHINGTON, March 23 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Computer and Communications Industry Association issued the following news release: * * * CCIA Raises Free Expression and Liability Concerns with Hawaii Digital Imitation Bill * Washington - The Computer & Communications Industry Association will testify today before the Hawaii Senate Labor and Technology Committee in opposition to HB 2137, legislation addressing the use of artificial intelligence and synthetic media. CCIA support  more

Democrats block Kennedy resolution to withhold senators' pay during government shutdowns
WASHINGTON, March 23 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Democrats block Kennedy resolution to withhold senators' pay during government shutdowns * Watch Kennedy's comments here. WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) attempted to pass his resolution to withhold senators' pay during government shutdowns via unanimous consent on Sunday, but Senate Democrats objected and blocked the resolution. "And here is what my resolution would do: It would chang  more

Direct Relief Dispatches Emergency Medical Aid Amid Devastating Hawai'i Flooding
SANTA BARBARA, California, March 24 -- Direct Relief issued the following news: * * * Direct Relief Dispatches Emergency Medical Aid Amid Devastating Hawai'i Flooding In response to a devastating series of storms impacting the Hawaiian islands, Direct Relief is dispatching shipments of critical medical aid to equip local health providers. Direct Relief emergency response staff are currently on the ground in Oahu and coordinating delivery of requested medicines, including antibiotics, water p  more

DOEd Announces 2026 Eligibility Process for Higher Education Grants
WASHINGTON, March 24 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Education released a notice announcing the process for colleges and universities to be designated as eligible institutions for higher education grants for fiscal 2026. To qualify, an institution must demonstrate that its enrollment includes a high percentage of students with financial need and that its educational expenditures remain below average compared to similar schools. The department uses the Eligibility Matrix to automate this proce  more

ESPN Original Series Where It Lies to premiere April 6
BRISTOL, Connecticut, March 23 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN Original Series Where It Lies to premiere April 6 * Watch Trailer ESPN today announced its newest ESPN Original Series Where It Lies will premiere April 6 on the ESPN App, with its linear debut airing April 8 at 5 p.m. on ESPN2. Directed by Timothy Horgan, produced by Bluefoot Entertainment and Omaha Productions, and executive produced by ESPN senior writer a  more

Heinrich, Lujan Demand DHS Reduce Delays for DACA Renewals
WASHINGTON, March 23 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Lujan Demand DHS Reduce Delays for DACA Renewals * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) sent a letter demanding that outgoing U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director Joseph Edlow reduce the delays in processing renewal applications under the Deferred Action  more

Md. A.G. Brown Files Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration Threats to Billions in Critical USDA Funding
BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 24 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on March 23, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Files Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration Threats to Billions in Critical USDA Funding Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in suing the Trump administration over its attempt to impose unlawful conditions on U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs, grants, cooperative agreements, and mu  more

N.J. A.G. Davenport Sues to Protect Billions in USDA Funding
TRENTON, New Jersey, March 24 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on March 23, 2026: * * * Attorney General Davenport Sues to Protect Billions in USDA Funding Trump Administration Issues Unlawfully Vague and Coercive Conditions That Hold Over $2 Billion in Food Assistance and Other Funds Hostage * Attorney General Jennifer Davenport joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in suing the Trump Administration over its unconstitutional and unlaw  more

One Condo, Hundreds of Homes: UHERO Study Reveals Housing Ripple Effect
MANOA, Hawaii, March 23 -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release: * * * One condo, hundreds of homes: UHERO study reveals housing ripple effect A single new condominium tower in Honolulu may have opened up hundreds of additional housing opportunities across Oahu, according to new research from the University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization (UHERO). The study examines a concept known as housing filtering, a process in which new construction sets off   more

R.I. A.G. Neronha, Coalition Sue Trump Administration for Placing Illegal Conditions on Billions in Critical USDA Funding
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, March 24 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on March 23, 2026: * * * Attorney General Neronha, coalition sue Trump Administration for placing illegal conditions on billions in critical USDA funding Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in suing the Trump Administration over its unconstitutional and unlawful attempt to impose conditions on U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA  more

See NASA's GUARDIAN Catch a Tsunami
PASADENA, California, March 24 (TNSres) -- NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory issued the following news: * * * See NASA's GUARDIAN Catch a Tsunami A new animation breaks down how JPL's AI-supported hazard scout gets the drop on the ocean's biggest waves. A new data visualization illustrates how an experimental NASA technology can provide extra lead time to communities in the path of a tsunami. Called GUARDIAN (GNSS Upper Atmospheric Real-time Disaster Information and Alert Network), the software  more

Syracuse University: After the Maui Fire - Student Researches Native Hawaiian Political Action
SYRACUSE, New York, March 24 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * After the Maui Fire: Student Researches Native Hawaiian Political Action Sophia Hiatt's research examined how Lahaina Strong mobilized to fight for Indigenous land rights after the 2023 Maui wildfires, seeing the area firsthand with support from SOURCE. Diane Stirling On Aug. 8, 2023, the town of Lahaina, in West Maui, Hawaii, was consumed by one of the deadliest wildfires in U.S. history. The result: more   more

University of Cincinnati: College of Medicine Celebrates 100% Match Rate for Class of 2026
CINCINNATI, Ohio, March 24 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * College of Medicine celebrates 100% match rate for Class of 2026 By Ashley Duvelius, duvelian@ucmail.uc.edu Kresge Auditorium at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine was filled with a palpable sense of triumph on Friday, March 20, 2026, as 178 fourth-year medical students gathered for one of the most significant milestones of their professional lives: Match Day. This year's ceremony was de  more

University of Nevada: Undergraduate Research in Theatre Shines at the American College Theatre Festival
RENO, Nevada, March 24 -- The University of Nevada issued the following news: * * * Undergraduate research in theatre shines at the American College Theatre Festival Three University of Nevada, Reno students showcase research and performance at a national theatre festival Adi Cabral, MFA From Feb. 17-21, 2026, three undergraduate theatre students from the Department of Theatre and Dance, part of the School of the Arts in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Nevada, Reno, travel  more

Va. A.G. Jones Files Lawsuit Against Trump Administration For Holding Hostage Billions in Critical USDA Funding
RICHMOND, Virginia, March 24 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on March 23, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Files Lawsuit Against Trump Administration For Holding Hostage Billions in Critical USDA Funding Attorney General Jay Jones joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in suing the Trump administration over its unconstitutional and unlawful attempt to impose conditions on U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs, grants, cooperative agr  more