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MEDIA RELEASE SCHATZ ANNOUNCES FEDERAL FUNDS TO IMPROVE MONITORING OF KILAUEA U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz announced the University of Hawaii will receive a $86,462 grant from the National Science Foundation to improve monitoring of Kilauea, one of the world’s most active volcanoes. “Kilauea’s spectacular volcanic eruptions have attracted much attention over the last three decades. […]

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MEDIA RELEASE HIRONO STATEMENT ON U.S. SUPREME COURT HOBBY LOBBY DECISION Sen. Mazie K. Hirono released the following statement denouncing the U.S. Supreme Court Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc., decision that allows corporations to exclude contraceptive coverage from their employees’ health care insurance plans: “In yet another sharply divided 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Gov. Neil Abercrombie applauded President Barack Obama’s announcement of his intent to nominate Esther Puakela Kiaaina of Hawaii to serve as the Assistant Secretary for Insular Areas at the U.S. Department of the Interior. “Esther brought a tremendous amount of knowledge, experience and enthusiasm in serving as First Deputy of the Hawaii Department […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Gov. Neil Abercrombie has announced the appointment of Esther Puakela Kiaaina to the deputy director position of the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR). Kiaaina fills the vacancy left by Guy Kaulukukui who resigned in August. She begins Oct. 15, 2012. “Esther is committed to public service and is passionate about our […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Esther Kiaaina, a Democrat in the race for Hawaii’s 2nd Congressional District, has offered a broad look at her stance on environmental issues in a speech, outlining a series of priorities to help steer the state in a desirable direction. Her recent speech afforded a clear view of her position on such issues […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Esther Puakela Kiaaina has announced she is running to represent Hawaii’s 2nd Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. “Now, more than ever, we face uncertain challenges that require strong, proven leaders. We need someone who will keep Hawaii relevant in federal budgetary and policy priorities, but never fails to embrace and […]

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