Sunday - September 20, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Hawaii

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'It's About Time': ALG Praises House Passage Of Sunshine Protection Act, Urges Senate Passage
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 23 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- Americans for Limited Government posted the following news release: * * * 'It's About Time': ALG Praises House Passage Of Sunshine Protection Act, Urges Senate Passage * July 15, 2026, Fairfax, Va.-Americans for Limited Government Executive Director Robert Romano today issued the following statement praising the House for passing the Sunshine Protection Act and urged the Senate to do the same: "The House has finally   more
20 State Attorneys General Urge CMS To Revise Medicaid Work Requirement Rule Over Narrow Medical Frailty Definition And Coverage Loss Concerns
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. ROB BONTA ATTORNEY GENERAL ANDREA JOY CAMPBELL ATTORNEY GENERAL JENNIFER DAVENPORT ATTORNEY GENERAL July 31, 2026 Via Federal eRulemaking Portal The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 The Honorable Robert F  more
America's Credit Unions, 47 Co-Signers Issues Letter to Senate Leadership
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 (TNSletter) -- America's Credit Unions, with 47 co-signers issued the following letter to the Senate leadership: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 21, 2026 The Honorable John Thune Majority Leader United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 - The Honorable Charles Schumer Minority Leader United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 - Re: Senate Consideration of H.R. 3633, the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025 Dear Leader Thune and Leader Schumer: On  more
American Academy of Pediatrics Urges CMS to Revise Medicaid Community Engagement Rule to Protect Children and Families
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. AAP Headquarters 345 Park Blvd Itasca, IL 60143 Phone: 630/626-6000 Fax: 847/434-8000 E-mail: kidsdocs@aap.org www.aap.org Reply to AAP Washington Office 601 13th St NW, Suite 400N Washington, DC 20005 Phone: 202/347-8600 E-mail: kids1st@aap.org Executive Committee President Andrew D. Racine, MD, PhD, FAAP President-Elect T  more
Ariz. A.G. Mayes Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta Over Addictive Features That Harm Kids
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 18 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following statement on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta Over Addictive Features That Harm Kids Ahead of opening statements, Attorney General Mayes today issued the following statement as a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general prepare to present their case against Meta, alleging the social media giant knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Fac  more
Arizona State University's Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences Expert Warn Proposed Federal Funding Revisions Threaten Long Term Research Stability and International Collaboration
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Nicholas Baetge, Ph.D. Assistant Research Scientist School of Ocean Futures Arizona State University Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences 17 Biological Lane St. George's GE01, Bermuda Submitted in my individual capacity. Institutional affiliation is provided for identification purposes only. July 13, 2026 Public Comm  more
Attorney General Tong Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta Over Addictive Features that Harm Kids
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 17 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta Over Addictive Features that Harm Kids * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong issued the following statement as Connecticut and a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general begin presenting their case against Meta in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. In th  more
Food Expo and concurrent fairs attract over 520,000 visits, setting all-time record
HONG KONG, Aug. 17 -- The Hong Kong Trade Development Council issued the following news release: * * * Food Expo and concurrent fairs attract over 520,000 visits, setting all-time record * Strong demand for health and wellness solutions 17 August 2026 -The Food Expo, Beauty & Wellness Expo and Home Delights Expo, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), concluded successfully today. The two trade fairs -Food Expo PRO and Hong Kong International Tea Fair -also closed on   more
GAO Denies Pacific Ohana Laulima Protest Over Exclusion From Army Corps of Engineers Construction Competition
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has denied a protest by Pacific Ohana Laulima LLC, a small business in Tamuning, Guam, challenging its exclusion from the second phase of a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers construction services competition. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued the solicitation for up to six indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contracts to provide design-build and design-bid-build construction services supporting Department of Defense fuel in  more
Hawaii Health Dept. Highlights Challenges and Opportunities in Advancing Alzheimer's Research Care and Support Services
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH KA OIHANA OLAKINO EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON AGING NO. 1 CAPITOL DISTRICT 250 SOUTH HOTEL STREET, SUITE 406 HONOLULU, HAWAII 96813-2831 STATE COUNCIL ON DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 'A'UNIKE MOKU'APUNI NO KA NA KAWAI KULA PRINCESS VICTORIA KAMAMALU BUILDING 1010 RICHARDS STRE  more
Hawaii Health Dept.: Precautionary Boil Water Notice Issued For Two Kau Water Systems
HONOLULU, Hawaii, Aug. 18 -- The Hawaii Department of Health issued the following news release: * * * PRECAUTIONARY BOIL WATER NOTICE ISSUED FOR TWO KAU WATER SYSTEMS Two rural public water systems in the Kau district of Hawaii Island are advising their customers of a precautionary boil water notice. Customers who are served by the Punaluu Water and Sanitation, LLC Public Water System or Wood Valley Water and Farm Co-op Public Water System should not drink or use the water from their faucets   more
Kamehameha haumana connect with culture and each other at `Aha `Opio
HONOLULU, Hawaii, Aug. 17 -- Kamehameha Schools posted the following news: * * * Kamehameha haumana connect with culture and each other at `Aha `Opio * For the thousands of people who attended, the 25th annual Native Hawaiian Convention was a chance to connect with culture -and each other. That also proved true for hundreds of `opio, including a large contingent of haumana from all three Ke Kula `o Kamehameha campuses who took part in the `Aha `Opio, a stylized youth experience. In contras  more
Lala Causes an Estimated $3 to $5 Billion in Total Damage and Economic Loss in Hawaii
STATE COLLEGE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 17 [Category: BizTravel] -- AccuWeather, a provider of commercial weather forecasting services, posted the following news release: * * * Lala Causes an Estimated $3 to $5 Billion in Total Damage and Economic Loss in Hawaii * AccuWeather(r) experts say areas of catastrophic flooding, widespread power outages and short-term tourism losses are among the biggest drivers of the preliminary estimate AccuWeather(r) Global Weather Center - August 17, 2026 - Persist  more
NAACP Calls For Immediate Action To Protect Sailors and Marines Aboard USS Abraham Lincoln
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 [Category: Political] -- The NAACP posted the following news release: * * * NAACP Calls For Immediate Action To Protect Sailors and Marines Aboard USS Abraham Lincoln * August 13, 2026 WASHINGTON -The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is deeply alarmed by reports concerning the deteriorating living conditions, prolonged deployment, declining morale, and serious mental health challenges facing thousands of Sailors and Marines serving aboar  more
NASTAD Urges CMS to Rescind Medicaid Community Engagement Rule That Threatens Continuous Care for People With HIV and Viral Hepatitis
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 444 North Capitol Street NW, Suite 339 Washington, DC 20001 (202) 434.8090 | NASTAD.org Officers Chair Maria Jackson, Colorado Vice-Chair Thaddeus Pham, Hawaii Secretary Stella Martin , New Mexico Treasurer Tom Dunn, Michigan Chair-Elect Samuel Burgess, Louisiana Immediate Past-Chair Sarah Braunstein, New York Ci  more
S.D. A.G. Jackley Ready for Meta Trial to Begin Tuesday
PIERRE, South Dakota, Aug. 18 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Ready for Meta Trial to Begin Tuesday South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley said a bipartisan coalition of Attorneys General will begin presenting its case Tuesday in its federal lawsuit against Meta. The coalition alleges the social media giant knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Facebook and Instagram that drive  more
Sensei Lanai, a Four Seasons Resort, Unveils New Dining Experiences Designed for Two
TORONTO, Ontario, Aug. 17 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release: * * * Sensei Lanai, a Four Seasons Resort, Unveils New Dining Experiences Designed for Two * Couples seeking to reconnect yet still enjoy delicious experiences now have two new intimate activities to explore at Sensei Lanai, A Four Seasons Resort. Set against the landscapes of the island, Twilight by the Lake and Lanai Table for Two each offer a personalized way to end the da  more
Tennessee woman asks court to void ban on dolphin-assisted therapy issued by unconstitutionally appointed official
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 17 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Tennessee woman asks court to void ban on dolphin-assisted therapy issued by unconstitutionally appointed official * Nashville, Tennessee; August 17, 2026: A Tennessee woman filed a lawsuit on Friday challenging a federal rule that blocks access to dolphin-assisted therapy in Hawaii. Catherine Gatzimos alleges that the rule, which bans swimming with or approaching Ha  more
Va. A.G. Jones Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta Over Addictive Features That Harm Children
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 18 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following statement on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jones Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta over Addictive Features that Harm Children Ahead of opening statements, Attorney General Jones today issued the following statement as a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general began presenting their case against Meta, alleging the social media giant knowingly designed and deployed harmful features o  more