Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Hawaii
AG Campbell Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Conditions On Federal Counterterrorism Funding
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 23 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Conditions On Federal Counterterrorism Funding
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Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a coalition of 26 states to stop the Trump Administration's continued efforts to use federal funds-specifically, billions of dollars in federal counterterrorism and other funds-to coerce states into com
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ALI, Purdue expedition to search for Amelia Earhart's plane will depart in October
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, July 24 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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ALI, Purdue expedition to search for Amelia Earhart's plane will depart in October
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -On Amelia Earhart's 129th birthday, Archaeological Legacy Institute (ALI), Purdue Research Foundation (PRF) and Purdue University announced Friday (July 24) that the Taraia Object Expedition will depart in October in search of Earhart's lost aircraft. The expedition s
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Ariz. A.G. Mayes Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Conditions on Federal Counterterrorism Funding
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 25 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on July 24, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Conditions on Federal Counterterrorism Funding
Attorney General Kris Mayes joined a coalition of 26 states to stop the Trump administration's continued efforts to use federal funds--specifically, billions of dollars in federal counterterrorism and other funds--to coerce states into complying with the administration
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Attorney General Clark Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Conditions on Federal Counterterrorism Funding
MONTPELIER, Vermont, July 23 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Conditions on Federal Counterterrorism Funding
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Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 26 states to stop the Trump Administration's continued efforts to use federal funds-specifically, billions of dollars in federal counterterrorism and other funds-to coerce states into complying with the Administration'
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Attorney General Ford Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Conditions on Federal Counterterrorism Funding
CARSON CITY, Nevada, July 23 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Ford Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Conditions on Federal Counterterrorism Funding
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Carson City, NV -Today, Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced he has filed a lawsuit to stop the Trump administration's continued efforts to use federal funds -specifically, billions of dollars in federal counterterrorism and other funds -to coerce states into complying with
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Attorney General Tong Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Conditions on Federal Counterterrorism Funding
HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 23 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Conditions on Federal Counterterrorism Funding
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Attorney General Tong Previously Won Two Lawsuits Against Trump Administration to Protect Same Funding
(Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong joined a coalition of 26 states to stop the Trump administration's continued efforts to use federal fund
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Bennet, King, Colleagues Renew Demands to DHS for Civilian Protections, Greater Transparency
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Bennet, King, Colleagues Renew Demands to DHS for Civilian Protections, Greater Transparency
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Denver -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet joined U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) and 37 of their Senate colleagues in calling for stronger accountability measures for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers. In a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne
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Case Votes Against First Version Of Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Ed Case, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release:
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Case Votes Against First Version Of Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act
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(Washington, DC) - U.S. Congressman Ed Case (HI-01) Tuesday voted in the full U.S. House against the current version of the $1.15 trillion Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
The annual authorization is considered must-pass legislation, with Congress enacting one every year since fiscal
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CMSSF visit to PACOM highlights maturation of space integration
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 24 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news:
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CMSSF visit to PACOM highlights maturation of space integration
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ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) - Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John Bentivegna completed a multi-installation tour across the U.S. Pacific Command area of responsibility, June 8-26. The tour allowed Bentivegna to engage with Guardians, Airmen, and allied partners to assess readiness and the evolution of space integration.
Throughout the tour,
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Gov. Pillen is Part of Virtual Panel on Transportation Emergency Response
LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 23 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release:
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Gov. Pillen is Part of Virtual Panel on Transportation Emergency Response
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CONTACT:
Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495
LINCOLN, NE - When an emergency strikes impacting Nebraska roadways, the Department of Transportation is a frontline tactical force. Speaking as part of a panel during the Western Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (WASHTO) Conference, Governor Jim Pillen h
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Group of States Oppose EPA Proposal to Rescind Nationwide PFAS Drinking Water Standards
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
The Attorneys General of North Carolina, California, Connecticut, New Jersey, Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Rhode Island, Oregon, Washington, and Wisconsin
July 20, 2026
Via Regulations.gov
EPA Docket Center
Office of Water D
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Hawaii Health Dept. Confirms Two Additional Travel-Related Cases of Cyclosporiasis in State Residents
HONOLULU, Hawaii, July 25 -- The Hawaii Department of Health issued the following news release:
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DOH CONFIRMS TWO ADDITIONAL TRAVEL-RELATED CASES OF CYCLOSPORIASIS IN HAWAII RESIDENTS
The Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed two additional cases of cyclosporiasis in Hawaii residents who traveled together internationally and to a U.S. state that has reported a cyclosporiasis outbreak.
The two individuals are members of the same household. Based on their travel history, symptom
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Hawaii State Education Dept.: $140M Worth of Summer Campus Maintenance Projects Underway
HONOLULU, Hawaii, July 25 -- The Hawaii State Department of Education issued the following news:
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$140M worth of summer campus maintenance projects underway
While students and teachers have been on summer break, facilities crews have been working on more than 150 campus maintenance projects at Hawaii's public schools statewide. From flooring, roofing, air conditioning and pavement repairs to electrical, plumbing and painting improvements, the work is focused on extending the lifespan of
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House Natural Resources Committee Advances Public Lands, Alaska Native, Law Enforcement Legislation
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on July 22, 2026:
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Committee Advances Public Lands, Alaska Native, Law Enforcement Legislation
Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources favorably reported legislation that will improve the management of and visitor experiences at public lands, and support law enforcement officers and Alaska Native traditions. Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.
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Kaiser Permanente Urges CMS to Exempt Integrated Pharmacy Model From Traditional PBM Regulations
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 20, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
ATTN: CMS-4218-NC
P.O. Box 8013
Baltimore, MD 21244-8013
Submitted electronically to regulations.gov
Re: Request for Information (RFI): Pharmacy Benefit Manager
Compensation
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Rep. Tokuda Votes No After Republicans Hijack Annual Defense Bill
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Tokuda Votes No After Republicans Hijack Annual Defense Bill
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Washington, D.C. -Today, U.S. Representative Jill N. Tokuda (HI-02), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after voting against the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. The bill passed the House by a vote of 216-212 and will now head to the U.S. Senate for consideration.
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Senator Coons, Blumenthal, Graham, Colleagues Introduce Landmark Bipartisan Legislation With 60+ Cosponsors to Apply Greater Economic Pressure on Russian Oil
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on July 23, 2026:
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Senator Coons, Blumenthal, Graham, colleagues introduce landmark bipartisan legislation with 60+ cosponsors to apply greater economic pressure on Russian oil
Before he passed, Senator Lindsey Olin Graham (R-S.C.) championed an agreement with President Trump to employ critical sanctions against Russian allies
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U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.),
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Sens. Cruz, Schatz Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Students Learn to Read
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Sens. Cruz, Schatz Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Students Learn to Read
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) introduced the Improving America's Literacy Act. This bipartisan legislation directs federal education funding toward instruction focused on teaching five essential pillars for literacy, based on the Science of Reading: phonemic awareness, phonics, voca
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U.S. and Partner Nations conduct SINKEX during RIMPAC 26
CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, July 23 -- The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news:
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U.S. and Partner Nations conduct SINKEX during RIMPAC 26
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PACIFIC OCEAN -Ships and aircraft participating in exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026 conducted a planned, live-fire sinking exercise (SINKEX) and sank decommissioned USS Mobile Bay (CG 53), July 12, 2026, and decommissioned USS Peleliu (LHA 5), July 17. Mobile Bay and Peleliu were sunk in waters 15,000 feet deep, more than 50 nautica
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Va. A.G. Jones Files Amicus Brief Supporting Continued Access to Mifepristone as Case Returns to Fifth Circuit
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 25 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on July 24, 2026:
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Attorney General Jay Jones Files Amicus Brief Supporting Continued Access to Mifepristone as Case Returns to Fifth Circuit
Attorney General Jay Jones joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in support of the manufacturers of mifepristone in Louisiana v. FDA. In the amicus brief, the coalition urges the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Cir
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Warren Leads Senate Investigation Into Whether IRS CEO Misled Congress and Public About Agency Staffing Shortage
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release on July 23, 2026:
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Warren Leads Senate Investigation into Whether IRS CEO Misled Congress and Public About Agency Staffing Shortage
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, led 13 senators in investigating whether Frank Bisignano, Chief Executive Officer of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), misled Congress and the public about his agency's staffing
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Warren, Heinrich, Colleagues Renew Push to Improve Tribal Public Health Security, Preparedness
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release on July 23, 2026:
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Warren, Heinrich, Colleagues Renew Push to Improve Tribal Public Health Security, Preparedness
Bill would ensure tribes have equal access to critical federal investments in public health preparedness
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U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, led colleagues in reintrodu
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Warren, Wyden, Baldwin, Colleagues Press Bisignano on Misleading, Partisan Email Sent to Social Security Beneficiaries
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Warren, Wyden, Baldwin, Colleagues Press Bisignano on Misleading, Partisan Email Sent to Social Security Beneficiaries
Unsolicited email from Social Security Administration misused government resources to praise President Trump, spread misleading information to Social Security recipients
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U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance C
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