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MEDIA RELEASE Sen. Will Espero, along with officials from NASA, is urging the approval of Senate Bill 2583 Senate Draft 1, a bill related to launching Hawaii’s aerospace industry through investment in a laser optical communications ground station. The measure is awaiting a hearing in the House Finance committee. The purpose of the measure is […]

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MEDIA RELEASE At 8 a.m. Wednesday, Sen. Russell Ruderman, joined by Sen. Will Espero, met with federal detainee Roger Christie at the Federal Detention Center (FDC) in Honolulu to discuss his incarceration, health, and rights as a U.S. citizen under the United States Constitution. Christie has been held now for almost three years without a […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The state Senate has confirmed Theodore I. Sakai as director of the Department of Public Safety. Sakai has been serving as the interim Director of Public Safety since June 1, 2012, when he was appointed by the governor. “Mr. Sakai will undoubtedly serve the public well as Director of the Department of Public […]

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MEDIA RELEASE A bill that will require cell phone or communication service providers to assist law enforcement agencies in determining the location of a cell phone in emergency situations is making its way to the Governor Abercrombie’s desk. The Senate passed the measure on final reading this week. The public benefits by the improved capability […]

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