Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Hawaii
Alaska Airlines Announces New Nonstop Service to Athens and Paris, Connecting Seattle to More of the World
SEATTLE, Aug. 20 [Category: BizAerospace] -- Alaska Airlines, a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group, posted the following news release:
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Alaska Airlines announces new nonstop service to Athens and Paris, connecting Seattle to more of the world
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* Alaska Airlines, Seattle's largest international carrier, is adding Athens and Paris to its growing global network.
* Alaska, the first airline to ever connect Seattle and Athens, will become the only airline offering nonstop service between
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Ariz. A.G. Mayes, Bipartisan Coalition Secure $700 Million Google Settlement Over App Store Monopoly
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 20 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Mayes, Bipartisan Coalition Secure $700 Million Google Settlement Over App Store Monopoly
A federal court this week approved a $700 million settlement in a multistate antitrust lawsuit against Google. The lawsuit challenged Google's control over Android app distribution and in-app payments. The approval of the settlement ends a five-year case and gives relief to consumers
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Cramer Hosts First 'Carry a Big Stick' Defense Forum with Golden Dome Director General Michael Guetlein
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release:
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Cramer Hosts First 'Carry a Big Stick' Defense Forum with Golden Dome Director General Michael Guetlein
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Fireside chat highlights North Dakota's existing role in missile defense and space operations
MEDORA, N.D. - "Speak softly and carry a big stick - you will go far" was the perfect quote and the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library was the perfect location to kick off U.S. Senator Kevin
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Defense Infrastructure Funding in the 119th Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12731) by defense infrastructure policy analyst Andrew Tilghman.
Here are excerpts:
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Defense Infrastructure Funding in the 119th Congress
The combination of discretionary and mandatory funding appropriations enacted for fiscal year (FY) 2026 has increased Department of Defense (DOD) infrastructure budgets to their highest level in at least 20 years. The Trump Administratio
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Direct Relief Sends Emergency Supplies Across Hawai'i After Hurricane Lala
SANTA BARBARA, California, Aug. 19 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news:
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Direct Relief Sends Emergency Supplies Across Hawai'i After Hurricane Lala
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Across some of the hardest-hit communities on Hawai'i Island, Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Coalition of Hawai'i is using mobile clinics, satellite internet and supplies from Direct Relief to help restore access to health services and basic resources after Hurricane Lala.
Lala passed south of Hawai'i Island
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Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond: Tracking a Decade of Growth in Rural Registered Apprenticeships
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 21 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond issued the following Regional Matters analysis by Kyle DeMaria and Halina de Jong-Lambert:
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Tracking a Decade of Growth in Rural Registered Apprenticeships
Introduction
Apprenticeship is a compelling workforce development model for rural communities looking to grow and retain local talent. However, little is known about how common apprenticeship is in rural communities. In this post/1, we look at the past 10 years of da
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Following Urging From Schatz, Transportation Department Approves Initial $6 Million In Emergency Federal Funds For Hurricane Lala Recovery
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release:
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Following Urging From Schatz, Transportation Department Approves Initial $6 Million In Emergency Federal Funds For Hurricane Lala Recovery
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HONOLULU - U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i) today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) approved an initial $6 million in Emergency Relief "quick release" funds to help Hawai?i repair transportation infrastructure damaged by Hurricane L
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Free University of Brussels-VUB: Volcano Does Not 'Smoke', and a Magma Chamber is Not an Underground Swimming Pool
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Aug. 20 (TNSjou) -- Free University of Brussels-VUB issued the following news release:
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Scientists debunk volcano myths
A volcano does not 'smoke', and a magma chamber is not an underground swimming pool
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Volcanoes emit smoke. Beneath a volcano lies a huge chamber filled with liquid magma. A series of earthquakes means an eruption is imminent. And if a 'supervolcano' like Yellowstone were to awaken, a global catastrophe would be upon us. These are images and ideas t
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Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy Research Professor of Practice Schneider Testifies Before Senate Budget Committee
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The Senate Budget Committee released the following testimony by Andy Schneider, research professor of the practice at the Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy and the Center for Children and Families, from an Aug. 4, 2026, hearing entitled "Medicaid: The Reality":
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Good morning, Chairman Johnson, Ranking Member Merkley, and members of the Committee.
My name is Andy Schneider and I am a Research Professor of the Practice at the Georgetown University
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Hawaii Business, Economic Development & Tourism Dept.: State July Unemployment Rate at 2.7 Percent
HONOLULU, Hawaii, Aug. 21 -- The Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism issued the following news release on Aug. 20, 2026:
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HAWAII JULY UNEMPLOYMENT RATE AT 2.7 PERCENT
Jobs Increased by 1,200 Year Over Year
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The Hawaii State Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) today announced that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for July was 2.7 percent, compared to 2.6 percent in June. In July, 672,500 persons were employed and 18,350
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Hawaii Health Dept.: CDC Reports Decrease in Kindergarten Student Immunization Rates For 2025-2026 School Year
HONOLULU, Hawaii, Aug. 21 -- The Hawaii Department of Health issued the following news release:
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CDC REPORTS DECREASE IN KINDERGARTEN STUDENT IMMUNIZATION RATES FOR 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
Vaccination rates among kindergartners in Hawaii were lower for the 2025-2026 school year compared to the previous year, while religious exemptions increased, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) SchoolVax survey.
According to newly-released data from the CDC, Hawaii kinderg
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Introduction to Tribal Forestry Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48934) on Aug. 11, 2026, entitled "Introduction to Tribal Forestry" by natural resources policy specialists Mariel J. Murray and Anne A. Riddle.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The United States and federally recognized Tribes ("Tribes") have a unique relationship that affects federal policies regarding forestry on tribal lands. In particular, the United States has a federal trust responsib
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Labor IG: No Amount Too Small, No Fraud Too Large--And Counting - UI Fraudsters Face Prison Time and Heavy Restitution Across Three States
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Office of Inspector General issued the following news release on Aug. 20, 2026:
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No Amount Too Small, No Fraud Too Large--And Counting: UI Fraudsters Face Prison Time and Heavy Restitution Across Three States
The U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Inspector General, this week continued its unrelenting fight for the American people. Our dedicated auditors and investigators remain fully committed to rooting out fraud, waste, and abuse fr
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Lawmakers Work to Save National Archives & Historic Records
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Lawmakers Work to Save National Archives & Historic Records
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SAN BRUNO, CA - U.S. Rep. Kevin Mullin (CA-15) and a coalition of federal lawmakers are working to protect America's National Archives and two facilities that are facing threats of closure.
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) recently announced it would be closing the San Francisco (San Bruno) and Chicago facilitie
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Lockheed Martin and Saildrone Demonstrate Launch From USV Platform
BETHESDA, Maryland, Aug. 21 [Category: BizAerospace] -- Lockheed Martin posted the following news release:
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Lockheed Martin and Saildrone Demonstrate Launch from USV Platform
Saildrone Surveyor class remote launches missiles at RIMPAC
Lockheed Martin and Saildrone launched two rounds from a Surveyor class Saildrone integrated with a Joint-Air-to-Ground (JAGM) Dual Launcher and Adjunct Remote Engagement System (ARES) fire control C2. In coordination with the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-7
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Michael Scott Discusses Florida Expansion and AI-Driven Billing in Law360 Q&A
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Nutter, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Michael Scott Discusses Florida Expansion and AI-Driven Billing in Law360 Q&A
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In a Law360 Q&A, "Nutter Leader Eyes Fla. Growth, AI-Driven Billing Shift," Michael Scott, Nutter's co-managing partner, discussed the firm's continued growth following its expansion in New York City, California, and Hawaii, as well as its adoption of artificial intelligence. Michael noted that
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NOAA: Winter at Sea Reveals Seasonal Habits of Whales, Dolphins, and Seabirds in Hawaii
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news:
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A Winter at Sea Reveals Seasonal Habits of Whales, Dolphins, and Seabirds in Hawaii
Results are in from our survey mission to study the winter populations of whales, dolphins, and seabirds in the main Hawaiian Islands. It's only the second expedition of its kind. Take a look behind the scenes aboard the NOAA Ship Oscar Elton Sette.
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The Hawaiian a
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Padilla Cosponsors Bicameral Bill Protecting Domestic Violence Survivors from Gun Violence
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Padilla Cosponsors Bicameral Bill Protecting Domestic Violence Survivors from Gun Violence
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U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) joined U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and U.S. Representative Jim Himes (D-Conn.-04) in introducing the Lori Jackson-Nicolette Elias Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act, legislation to close a dangerous loophole that allows dome
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Pomona Student Cruises to Hawaii as Part of NSF-Funded Research Team
CLAREMONT, California, Aug. 19 -- Pomona College posted the following news:
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Pomona Student Cruises to Hawaii as Part of NSF-Funded Research Team
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Elle Hawthorne '29 spent a month this summer on a dream cruise to Hawai'i, watching manta rays and flying fish, and seeing white-tipped sharks hunt mahi mahi. But there were no buffets and lounge chairs on the RV Kilo Moana as it powered its way from San Diego to the Aloha State.
Instead, there was the energizing company of 17 ocean scienti
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Shades of Green Hosts Annual BOSS Training Forum
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Army Installation Management Command issued the following news:
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Shades of Green hosts annual BOSS Training Forum
By Steve Warns, IMCOM Public and Congressional Affairs
ORLANDO, Fla. - At Shades of Green, beneath Florida palms and the easy distraction of a resort setting, the Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers Training Forum gathered approximately 160 attendees from IMCOM directorates around the world.
From the opening moments, leaders mad
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U.S., Philippines Reinforce Alliance Through 10-Year Joint Military Disaster Response Program
CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Aug. 19 -- The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news:
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United States and Philippines Reinforce Alliance Through 10-Year Joint Military Disaster Response Program
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CAMP AGUINALDO, Philippines -Marking a landmark decade of bilateral cooperation, senior military officers from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and six partner nations completed the 10th-anniversary iteration of a collaborative disaster response training curriculum at Camp Emilio Agui
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Washington and Lee Welcomes New Fixed-Term Faculty, Fellows and Assistant Coaches
LEXINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 21 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news:
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W&L Welcomes New Fixed-Term Faculty, Fellows and Assistant Coaches
Twenty-eight new faculty and staff members are joining the university this year.
By Brian Laubscher
Washington and Lee University has welcomed 28 fixed-term faculty members, fellows and coaches to new positions across the College, the Williams School and the Law School this fall.
These new additions are:
* Emma Aldrich '22, Visit
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