Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Hawaii
Carbajal, Cut Flower Caucus Co-Chairs Introduce Resolution to Recognize July as American Grown Flower and Foliage Month
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Carbajal, Cut Flower Caucus Co-Chairs Introduce Resolution to Recognize July as American Grown Flower and Foliage Month
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U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) led Congressional Cut Flower Caucus co-chairs Dan Newhouse (R-WA-04), Chellie Pingree (D-ME-01), Jimmy Panetta (D-CA-20), and Jeff Hurd (R-CO-03) in introducing a bipartisan resolution to officially recognize the month of July 202
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Center for Biological Diversity Opposes EPA Approval of Topramezone for Genetically Modified Cotton Over Endangered Species Risks and Incomplete Consultation
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 22nd, 2026
Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Pesticide Programs
Docket Center
Topramezone: New Use on Herbicide Resistant Cotton
Mail Code 28221T
1200 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20460
Submitted via Regulations.gov Docket Only Docket Number: EPA-HQ-OPP-2025-3291
Re: Proposed Approval of New Use
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Cornell: Insights into bee biology could ease US rules for organic honey
ITHACA, New York, July 30 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news:
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Insights into bee biology could ease US rules for organic honey
By Krishna Ramanujan, Cornell Chronicle
Strict regulations have prevented continental U.S. beekeepers from participating in the lucrative organic honey market, but new research finds that bees' actual habits make certain rules too extreme. The findings potentially provide evidence for federal agencies to
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Federal Workforce Caucus Co-Chairs File Amicus Brief Defending Civil Service Protections for Federal Workers
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Federal Workforce Caucus Co-Chairs File Amicus Brief Defending Civil Service Protections for Federal Workers
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11), and Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), co-chairs of the Federal Workforce Caucus, led 43 Members of Congress in filing an amicus brief in Jackler and Jaroch v. Department of Justic
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From Robotron to $2.3 Billion: How William Wang Is Paying It Forward at USC Viterbi
LOS ANGELES, California, July 30 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news:
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From Robotron to $2.3 Billion: How William Wang Is Paying It Forward at USC Viterbi
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William Wang spent much of his time at USC destroying robots.
In the mid 1980s, in a now vanished arcade under the old USC Commons, Wang, a young electrical engineering student from Taiwan, fed quarters into a game called Robotron, staying for hours at a stretch, running
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Hawai'i Congressional Delegation Urges President To Approve Hawai'i's Disaster Declaration
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release:
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Hawai'i Congressional Delegation Urges President To Approve Hawai'i's Disaster Declaration
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i) and Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawai'i) and U.S. Representatives Ed Case (D-Hawai'i) and Jill Tokuda (D-Hawai'i) urged President Donald Trump to act swiftly on Governor Josh Green's request for a presidential disaster declaration for areas impacted by a recent 6.0 e
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HAWAII GOV. GREEN CELEBRATES COMPLETION OF HO'OKAHI LEO KAUHALE
HONOLULU, Hawaii, July 31 -- Gov. Josh Green, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release on July 30, 2026:
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GOVERNOR GREEN CELEBRATES COMPLETION OF HO'OKAHI LEO KAUHALE
Phase Two Completes the 50-Home Community, Expanding Deeply Affordable Housing and Supportive Services for Individuals Transitioning from Homelessness
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Governor Josh Green joined the Hawaii Health and Harm Reduction Center (H3RC) and state and community partners today to celebrate the blessing and completion of Ho'oka
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Hawaii Health Dept. Closes Baan Thai Family Cuisine For a Rodent Infestation and Multiple Food Safety Violations
HONOLULU, Hawaii, July 31 -- The Hawaii Department of Health issued the following news release:
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DOH CLOSES BAAN THAI FAMILY CUISINE FOR A RODENT INFESTATION AND MULTIPLE FOOD SAFETY VIOLATIONS
KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii -- The Hawai'i Department of Health (DOH) issued a red "closed" placard and immediately shut down Baan Thai Family Cuisine, located at 75-5744 Alii Drive in Kailua-Kona, due to a rodent infestation and multiple critical food safety violations.
The food establishment, operated
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Hirono, Duckworth, Colleagues Introduce WARRIOR Act to Codify Women's Right to Serve in Combat
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release:
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Hirono, Duckworth, Colleagues Introduce WARRIOR Act to Codify Women's Right to Serve in Combat
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), a senior member of the Senate Committee on Armed Services (SASC), and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) led 19 of their Democratic colleagues in the Senate in introducing the Women Add Resourcefulness and Resilience to Improve Operational Readiness (
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Historic $3M Tateuchi Gift Provides Long-term Support for University of Hawaii Manoa Japanese Studies
MANOA, Hawaii, July 30 -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release:
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Historic $3M Tateuchi gift provides long-term support for UH Manoa Japanese Studies
UH Manoa's Center for Japanese Studies (CJS) has received a transformative $3 million gift from the estate of philanthropist Ina Goodwin Tateuchi.
"Ina always wanted to build bridges between Japan and America," said James Hurdelbrink, president of the Tateuchi Foundation. "She'd be glad to know that the wo
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Honey from continental US may be as pesticide-free as imported organic honey
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 29 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Honey from continental US may be as pesticide-free as imported organic honey
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Honey from the continental U.S. can't currently be certified organic due to specific land requirements, but farms in the Northeast may still produce honey that is as low in pesticide residue as imported organic honeys, according to a new study led by researchers at Penn State, Cornell Univ
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IFA Endorses Congressional Candidates in 14 States in July and August Primary Elections
WASHINGTON, July 30 [Category: Business] -- The International Franchise Association issued the following news release:
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IFA Endorses Congressional Candidates in 14 States in July and August Primary Elections
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Awards bipartisan "Friend of Franchising" endorsements to congressional candidates in Arizona, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Virginia, Washington, Tennessee, Hawaii, Alabama, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Alaska, Florida, and Wyoming for their support of local franchise businesses
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Insights into bee biology could ease US rules for organic honey
ITHACA, New York, July 30 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Insights into bee biology could ease US rules for organic honey
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Strict regulations have prevented continental U.S. beekeepers from participating in the lucrative organic honey market, but new research finds that bees' actual habits make certain rules too extreme. The findings potentially provide evidence for federal agencies to ease restrictions and open organic markets to U.S. producers.
"Consumers are willi
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Kaneohe Elementary's Derek Minakami Named Hawaii's 2026 National Distinguished Principal
HONOLULU, Hawaii, July 31 -- The Hawaii State Department of Education issued the following news:
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Kaneohe Elementary's Derek Minakami named Hawaii's 2026 National Distinguished Principal
Kaneohe Elementary School Principal Derek Minakami has been named Hawaii's 2026 National Distinguished Principal by the Hawaii Elementary and Middle School Administrators Association (HEMSAA), recognizing his compassionate leadership, commitment to inclusive education and ability to build a school commun
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Navy EXMED teams share lessons from historic Artemis II recovery
CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, July 29 -- The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news:
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Navy EXMED teams share lessons from historic Artemis II recovery
SAN DIEGO, California -For the medical teams supporting the historic Artemis II recovery mission this past April, success meant preparing for every possible outcome.
For the medical teams supporting the historic Artemis II recovery mission this past April, success meant preparing for every possible outcome.
Lt. Cmdr. Kristine Tole
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NCLA to Court: Stop Maryland County's New Ban on Religious Community Self-Defense With Firearms
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The New Civil Liberties Alliance issued the following news release:
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NCLA to Court: Stop Maryland County's New Ban on Religious Community Self-Defense with Firearms
Montgomery County, Maryland just imposed Expedited Bill 23-26 banning even licensed firearm holders from carrying a firearm within 100 yards of houses of worship and other "places of public assembly." It prohibits members of the local Jewish community from defending themselves as they go to their synago
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New DHA-Public Health director says fitness, family, connection to nature are core values
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, July 29 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news:
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New DHA-Public Health director says fitness, family, connection to nature are core values
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U.S. Public Health Service Capt. Sara Newman has taken the helm as the new director of Defense Health Agency-Public Health. Bringing more than 30 years of public health experience, Newman is dedicated to ensuring that service members are fit, resilient, and ready.
Newman's career spans academic research, eme
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Reps. Steube, Thompson Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Redevelopment of Former Military Installations
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Reps. Steube, Thompson Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Redevelopment of Former Military Installations
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WASHINGTON-U.S. Representatives Greg Steube (R-Fla.) and Mike Thompson (D-Calif.) today introduced the Increasing Opportunity for Reindustrialization Act, bipartisan legislation that would help communities redevelop former military installations. The bill expands Qualified Opportunit
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Schatz, Colleagues Introduce Legislation To Provide Paid Family, Medical Leave For Federal Employees
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release:
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Schatz, Colleagues Introduce Legislation To Provide Paid Family, Medical Leave For Federal Employees
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i) led a group of 8 senators in introducing the Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act, legislation to expand federal paid leave to include 12 weeks of family and medical leave. In addition to Schatz, the bill is co-sponsored by U.S. Senato
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Senate Unanimously Passes Grassley-Coons Anti-Counterfeiting Month Resolution
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Senate Unanimously Passes Grassley-Coons Anti-Counterfeiting Month Resolution
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WASHINGTON - Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.), co-chairs of the Congressional Trademark Caucus, applauded the Senate's unanimous passage of their resolution designating July as "National Anti-Counterfeiting and Consumer Education and Awareness Month." The bipar
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U.S. Refugee Admissions Program in FY2025 & FY2026 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13277) on July 28, 2026, by immigration policy specialist Andorra Bruno.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S. Refugee Admissions Program in FY2025 and FY2026
The U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) is in uncharted territory. It has been suspended since late January 2025. Under the suspension, only refugees who qualify for an exception are being admitted to the United States. The
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USFJ, JSDF stress-test bilateral disaster relief capabilities during JXR 26
CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, July 29 -- The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news:
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USFJ, JSDF stress-test bilateral disaster relief capabilities during JXR 26
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YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -Training for the day when theoretical projections become a disastrous reality, U.S. Forces Japan personnel joined the Japan Self-Defense Forces Joint Operations Command for Joint Exercise Rescue (JXR) 2026, July 20-24. During the week-long exercise, the alliance partners conducted a large-scale, bil
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