Saturday - August 1, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Hawaii

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AG Campbell Opposes EPA's Proposed Rollback of PFAS Forever Chemicals Limits in Drinking Water
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 21 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Opposes EPA's Proposed Rollback of PFAS Forever Chemicals Limits in Drinking Water * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing a comment letter opposing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed rollback on limits to four poly- and perfluoroalkyl (PFAS) "forever" ch  more
AG Campbell Wins Ruling Protecting Billions In Critical Federal Funding
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 20 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Wins Ruling Protecting Billions In Critical Federal Funding * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell announced that a coalition of 24 states won a key ruling declaring that the Trump Administration was wrong in interpreting language in a federal regulation to allow it to terminate federal awards based on new program goals or agency prio  more
Calif. Gov. Newsom Highlights Robust Investments in Fire Prevention and Cutting-Edge Firefighting Technology to Combat Wildfire and Save Lives
SACRAMENTO, California, July 22 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on July 21, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom highlights robust investments in fire prevention and cutting-edge firefighting technology to combat wildfire and save lives As Trump cuts federal wildfire programs across the nation, California is building a world-class firefighting fleet What you need to know: California is growing its wildfire-fighting arsenal, including satellites, AI-guided drones,  more
Coast Guard Secures the U.S. Arctic as Chinese Research Vessels Arrive in the Bering Sea
CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, July 20 -- The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: * * * Coast Guard Secures the U.S. Arctic as Chinese Research Vessels Arrive in the Bering Sea * JUNEAU, Alaska -This week, the U.S. Coast Guard monitored the Chinese research ship Xue Long, which transited north through the U.S. exclusive economic zone (EEZ) and over the U.S. extended continental shelf in the Bering Sea with a declared destination of the Arctic and the Xue Long 2, another China-flagged r  more
East Asia and Pacific Chair Young Kim Joins Congressional Delegation to Hawaii
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * East Asia and Pacific Chair Young Kim Joins Congressional Delegation to Hawaii * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Last week, East Asia and Pacific Chair Representative Young Kim (CA-40) traveled to Hawaii as part of a bipartisan congressional delegation led by Pacific Islands Caucus Chair Rep. Ed Case (HI-01). Alongside Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao and U.S. Pacific Command (PACOM) Commander Admiral Samuel  more
Experience Two Worlds on One Island With Four Seasons Resorts Lanai
TORONTO, Ontario, July 21 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release: * * * Experience Two Worlds on One Island With Four Seasons Resorts Lanai * Four Seasons Resort debuts Lanai: Two Worlds, One Island - an exclusive six-night itinerary that takes guests through the distinct landscapes and cultures of Hawaii's most intimate island. Moving from the oceanfront setting of Four Seasons Resort Lanai to the adults-only upland retreat of Sensei Lanai  more
Hawaii Health Dept. Authorizes Reopening of Subway Kunia in Waipahu
HONOLULU, Hawaii, July 22 -- The Hawaii Department of Health issued the following news release: * * * DOH AUTHORIZES REOPENING OF SUBWAY KUNIA IN WAIPAHU The Hawai'i Department of Health (DOH) Food Safety Branch (FSB) issued Subway Kunia a green placard and authorized its reopening, after a follow-up inspection found that all critical food safety violations were corrected. Subway Kunia, located at 94-535 Kupuohi St., had received a red placard on July 17, 2026, and was immediately closed. A   more
Md. A.G. Brown Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration Rule That Weakens Regulation of Highly Potent Greenhouse Gas
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 22 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 21, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration Rule That Weakens Regulation of Highly Potent Greenhouse Gas Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), challenging its rule that would weaken regulations designed to phase out the   more
Md. A.G. Brown Secures Court Order Requiring Implementation of Life-Saving Soot Standard
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 22 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 21, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Secures Court Order Requiring Implementation of Life-Saving Soot Standard Attorney General Anthony G. Brown secured a legal victory after the United States District Court for the Northern District of California issued a decision granting the motion for summary judgment and requiring the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to move fo  more
Montana State Receives $2.5 Million Grant for Simulation Labs in New Nursing Education Buildings
NEW YORK, July 21 -- The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust posted the following news release: * * * Montana State Receives $2.5 Million Grant for Simulation Labs in New Nursing Education Buildings * BOZEMAN, MT, July 21, 2026 -Montana State University's (MSU) Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing received a $2.5 million grant this summer that will help outfit state-of-the-art simulation labs at all five of the college's locations. The grant from The Leona M. and Harry B. He  more
N.J. A.G. Davenport Sues Trump Administration Over Rule Weakening Regulation of Highly Potent Greenhouse Gas Linked to Climate Change
TRENTON, New Jersey, July 22 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on July 21, 2026: * * * AG Davenport Sues Trump Administration Over Rule Weakening Regulation of Highly Potent Greenhouse Gas Linked to Climate Change Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), challenging its rule that would weaken regulations designed to phase out  more
Nutzliche Klimaschutzmassnahmen Statt Teurer Fossilkraftstoffenausgrenzung Zur Rettung Des Polareises Und Der Umwelt
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. nutzliche Klimaschutzmassnahmen statt nutzlose teuere Fossilkraftstoffenausgrenzung -A--- Einfuhrung -B--- tatsachliche Losung(en) und die tatsachliche Ursachen (S.8) (-C---S.18) -C--- kleine (Nano) Ursachen, CO2 Freisetzung lediglich 6 v H anthropogen, grosse Folgen -D--- Die Meeren und Ozeanen sind wichtigst fur die   more
One Year In, University of Hawaii Manoa Athletics Builds Momentum for the Future Under AD Elliott
MANOA, Hawaii, July 22 -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release: * * * One year in, UH Manoa Athletics builds momentum for the future under AD Elliott Matt Elliott completed his first year as University of Hawaii at Manoa athletics director on June 30 after leading the department through one of the most successful years in its history. Championship victories, record fundraising and major milestones highlighted the year, all while creating new opportunities fo  more
Ranking Member Lofgren's Opening Statement at Full Committee Markup of H.R. 3168, H.R. 8437, H.R. 9326, and H.R. 8981
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Lofgren's Opening Statement at Full Committee Markup of H.R. 3168, H.R. 8437, H.R. 9326, and H.R. 8981 * (Washington, DC) -Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology is holding a Full Committee Markup of H.R. 3168, National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2025 ; H.R. 8437, Geo POWER Act ; H.R. 9326, USA Act ; and H.R. 8981, SCA  more
Rep. Tokuda Leads Hawai`i Delegation Urging President Trump to Approve FEMA Kona Low Recovery Aid
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Tokuda Leads Hawai`i Delegation Urging President Trump to Approve FEMA Kona Low Recovery Aid * Washington D.C. - U.S. Representative Jill N. Tokuda (HI-02), joined by U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-HI) and Mazie Hirono (D-HI) and U.S. Representative Ed Case (HI-01), sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump urging that he support the State of Hawai`i's appeal and reconsideration requests to the F  more
Rosebud Sioux Tribe to Build $4.6M Behavioral Health Treatment Facility
NEW YORK, July 21 -- The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust posted the following news release: * * * Rosebud Sioux Tribe to Build $4.6M Behavioral Health Treatment Facility * ROSEBUD, S.D., July 21, 2026 -The Rosebud Sioux Tribe is planning to build a $4.6 million outpatient behavioral health treatment facility, expanding access for the Sicangu Lakota Oyate to community-led mental health, suicide prevention, crisis intervention and substance use treatment services. The new 8,4  more
University of Hawaii Manoa: $500K Endowed Professorship Advances Asia-Pacific Finance Research at Shidler
MANOA, Hawaii, July 22 (TNSjou) -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release: * * * $500K endowed professorship advances Asia-Pacific finance research at Shidler A new $500,000 endowed professorship at the University of Hawaii at Manoa's Shidler College of Business will strengthen the university's role as a global leader in Asia-Pacific finance research. The transformational gift comes from distinguished finance scholars and Shidler faculty members S. Ghon Rhee a  more
University of Hawaii Manoa: Human Activities Compromise Coral Health, Resilience in Maui Waters
MANOA, Hawaii, July 22 (TNSjou) -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release: * * * Human activities compromise coral health, resilience in Maui waters Human activities are fundamentally altering the chemical makeup of local coral reefs, according to a study led by the University of Hawai'i at Manoa and published in Nature Communications. The research team discovered that 25 contaminants from agricultural, industrial and pharmaceutical sources accumulated in the   more
USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Agricultural Producers in Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands Impacted by Typhoon Bavi
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release: * * * USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Agricultural Producers in Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands Impacted by Typhoon Bavi * Hawaii and Pacific Islands (Honolulu, July 20, 2026) - Agricultural operations in Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands have been significantly impacted by Typhoon Bavi and related weather events. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has techni  more
USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Agricultural Producers in Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands Impacted by Typhoon Bavi
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service issued the following news: * * * USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Agricultural Producers in Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands Impacted by Typhoon Bavi * (HONOLULU, July 20, 2026) - Agricultural operations in Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands have been significantly impacted by Typhoon Bavi and related weather events. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial   more
USDA Opens Enrollment Period for Reimbursement Transportation Cost Payment Program
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release: * * * USDA Opens Enrollment Period for Reimbursement Transportation Cost Payment Program * Assistance to Offset Transporting Costs for Producers Outside the Contiguous U.S. Hawaii and Pacific Islands ( Honolulu, July 20, 2026) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in the Pacific Islands Area opened enrollment today for the Reimbursement Transportation Cost Payment Progra  more