Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Hawaii
23 State Attorneys General Oppose ATF Proposals to Broaden Firearms Import Exceptions and Loosen Regulations on Foreign Trade Zones and Customs-Bonded Warehouses
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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August 4, 2026
Via Federal eRulemaking Portal and U.S. Mail
The Honorable Todd Blanche,
Acting Attorney General of the United States
Robert Cekada,
Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)
c/o: ATF Rulemaking Comments
Mail Stop 6N-518, Office of Regulatory Affairs
Enforc
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4 Energy Organizations Urge FAA to Strengthen Drone Restrictions Protecting Critical Electric Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 5, 2026
Bryan Bedford
Administrator
Federal Aviation Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Ave SE
Washington, D.C. 20590
Re: Designation-Restrict the Operation of Unmanned Aircraft in Close Proximity to a Fixed Site Facility (Docket No. FAA-2026-4558; Notice No. 26-03)
Dear A
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Attorney General Bonta Defends Against Latest Trump Administration Attempt to Compel States to Participate in Civil Immigration Enforcement
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 5 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Defends Against Latest Trump Administration Attempt to Compel States to Participate in Civil Immigration Enforcement
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, as part of a multistate coalition, filed an amicus brief in defense of New York's Driver's License Access and Privacy Act, or "Green Light Law." This law restricts the New York Department
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Attorney General James Secures More Than 280,000 Eggs for Rochester Families
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 5 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Secures More Than 280,000 Eggs for Rochester Families
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New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the delivery of more than 280,000 eggs to Foodlink in Rochester as part of a bipartisan multistate settlement with Cal-Maine Foods (Cal-Maine), Versova/Centrum (Versova), and Hickman's Egg Ranch (Hickman's) for years of price fixing. A multistate inves
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Credit union-backed candidates win all their primaries in five states
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news:
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Credit union-backed candidates win all their primaries in five states
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All 34 credit union champions on the ballot Tuesday in Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Virginia, and Washington won their primary elections and advanced to the Nov. 3 general election.
In Michigan's 13th Congressional District, State Rep. Donovan McKinney will be the Democratic nominee in November, after defeating i
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Federal Register: NOAA Issues Information Collection Notice on Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument and National Marine Sanctuary Permit Application and Reports for Permits
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following information collection:
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The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed, and continuing information collections, which helps us assess the impact of our information collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. The pur
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Foundation for Economic Education Posts Commentary: Hawaii's "Blood Quantum" Rule Deepens the State's Housing Crisis
DETROIT, Michigan, Aug. 7 -- The Foundation for Economic Education posted the following commentary by Yale law student Rachel Chiu:
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Hawaii's "Blood Quantum" Rule Deepens the State's Housing Crisis
State officials use a "blood quantum" requirement to kick residents out of their homes.
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Hawaiian residents are challenging ancestry-based housing restrictions in federal court. A pair of lawsuits filed in June and July takes aim at the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, a state agency that
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G-TEAD USARPAC ACE 27-01: Advancing Autonomous Sustainment in the Pacific
ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Maryland, Aug. 5 -- The U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command issued the following news:
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G-TEAD USARPAC ACE 27-01: Advancing Autonomous Sustainment in the Pacific
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WASHINGTON - The Global Tactical Edge Acquisition Directorate (G-TEAD), in partnership with U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC), and powered by Army FUZE xTech, has launched the G-TEAD USARPAC ACE 27-01: Autonomous Sustainment powered by xTech competition to accelerate innovative sustainment solutions for d
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HAWAII GOV. GREEN'S ONE 'OHANA FUND CONTINUES HAWAIIS COMMITMENT TO MAUI FAMILIES
HONOLULU, Hawaii, Aug. 7 -- Gov. Josh Green, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2026:
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GOVERNOR GREEN'S ONE 'OHANA FUND CONTINUES HAWAII'S COMMITMENT TO MAUI FAMILIES
Governor Josh Green today announced that the One 'Ohana Fund, formally known as the Maui Wildfires Compensation Program, has offered the full $175 million available through the program to families who lost loved ones and individuals who suffered serious physical injuries in the Maui wildfires.
The Gover
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Hawaii Health Dept. Alerts Public About Recall of Sun Noodle Sura Tanmen Hot and Sour Flavor Premium Japanese Noodles & Soup Base
HONOLULU, Hawaii, Aug. 7 -- The Hawaii Department of Health issued the following news release:
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DOH ALERTS PUBLIC ABOUT RECALL OF SUN NOODLE SURA TANMEN HOT AND SOUR FLAVOR PREMIUM JAPANESE NOODLES & SOUP BASE
The Hawai'i Department of Health (DOH) Food and Drug Branch (FDB) is alerting residents to a recall issued by Sun Noodle for its Sura Tanmen Hot and Sour Flavor Premium Japanese Noodles & Soup Base. The recall was issued due to inadvertently packing a soba sauce soup base, which co
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Hawaii Perinatal Research, Equity, & Systems Collaborative Opposes Proposed Uniform Guidance Revisions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Comment Submitted by the Hawaii Perinatal Research, Equity, and
Systems Collaborative (HIPRES)
The Hawaii Perinatal Research, Equity, and Systems Collaborative (HIPRES) respectfully submits this comment in opposition to the proposed revisions to the Office of Management and Budget's Uniform Guidance, specifically the pro
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Hawaiian Electric Statement on Oahu Generation Planning and Corrected Report on Power Plant
HONOLULU, Hawaii, Aug. 7 -- Hawaiian Electric issued the following news release:
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Hawaiian Electric statement on Oahu generation planning and corrected report on power plant
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser has corrected an Aug. 6 story that inaccurately described an action by Hawaiian Electric related to the procurement of new generation resources. Hawaiian Electric didn't ask the Public Utilities Commission for approval to build a 500-megawatt power plant.
The story and headline have been
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Hirono, Chu Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Block Trump Administration's So-Called "Public Charge" Rule
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release:
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Hirono, Chu Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Block Trump Administration's So-Called "Public Charge" Rule
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) and U.S. Representative Judy Chu (D-CA) introduces the Protect American Values Act, legislation that would prevent federal funds from being used to implement, administer, enforce, or otherwise carry out the Trump Administration's
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Hirono, Colleagues Press Trump Administration on Proposed Forest Research and Development Facility Closures, Demand Transparency
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release:
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Hirono, Colleagues Press Trump Administration on Proposed Forest Research and Development Facility Closures, Demand Transparency
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) a senior member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), led 16 Senate Democratic colleagues in urging U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz to provide Congress with a full breakdown of
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Lahaina Homecoming highlights healing through connection after Maui fires
HONOLULU, Hawaii, Aug. 6 -- Kamehameha Schools posted the following news:
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Lahaina Homecoming highlights healing through connection after Maui fires
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For the first time since evacuating after the August 2023 wildfires, Lahaina families walked Front Street once again during a homecoming celebration centered on healing, connection and the town's perseverance.
Lahaina Homecoming, a three-day gathering organized through the Maui Economic Recovery Commission's Healing Journey team in partn
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Lujan, Heinrich, Durbin Lead Colleagues in Slamming Trump's Move to Strip Protections From Bears Ears & Grand Staircase Escalante National Monuments
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Lujan, Heinrich, Durbin Lead Colleagues in Slamming Trump's Move to Strip Protections From Bears Ears & Grand Staircase Escalante National Monuments
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) led 34 senators in a letter to President Trump expressing strong opposi
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Padilla, Cortez Masto Introduce Bills to Lower Costs for Families, Take Advantage of Emerging Technology
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Padilla, Cortez Masto Introduce Bills to Lower Costs for Families, Take Advantage of Emerging Technology
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U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), a member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, joined U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) in introducing three bills to make electric vehicles (EVs) and other clean transportation technologies more accessible to consumers throu
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PHMSA Seeks Comments on 16 Hazardous Materials Special Permit Applications
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration is seeking public comment on 16 applications for special permits covering the transportation of hazardous materials by highway, rail, vessel and cargo aircraft.
Comments are due by September 8, 2026.
The notice lists applications submitted to the Office of Hazardous Materials Safety for proposed exemptions from Hazardous Materials Regulations. The requests involve a range
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Schatz Leads Group Of 14 Senators In Introducing New Bill To Restore Press Freedom At Pentagon
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release:
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Schatz Leads Group Of 14 Senators In Introducing New Bill To Restore Press Freedom At Pentagon
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U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i) today led a group of 14 senators in introducing the Protecting Pentagon Press Access Act. The new legislation would restore press access at the Department of Defense, reversing attempts by Secretary Pete Hegseth to suppress independent reporting at the Pentagon. In add
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Schatz: Trump, Republicans Are Raising Prices On Purpose
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release:
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Schatz: Trump, Republicans Are Raising Prices On Purpose
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i) spoke on the Senate floor today about how President Donald Trump and Republicans are raising prices for Americans on purpose.
"The price of everything is up and that's on purpose," said Senator Schatz. "The President of the United States has decided that Americans should pay more for everythi
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States Call on HHS to Withdraw Unlawful Modifications to TANF Data System Raising Privacy and Oversight Concerns
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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Via Federal eRulemaking Portal
David M. Swegle
Office of Family Assistance
Administration for Children and Families
330 C Street SW, 3rd Floor
Washington, DC 20201
RE: Comment on the Notice of a Modified System of Records, Document ID ACF 2026-0727-001
Dear Director Swegle:
We, the Attorneys General for th
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Sun Noodle Issues Voluntary Recall of Sura Tanmen Hot and Sour Flavor Premium Japanese Noodles & Soup Base Due to Undeclared Fish Allergen
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice:
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Sun Noodle Issues Voluntary Recall of Sura Tanmen Hot and Sour Flavor Premium Japanese Noodles & Soup Base Due to Undeclared Fish Allergen
Summary
Company Announcement Date: August 05, 2026
FDA Publish Date: August 06, 2026
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Allergens Reason for Announcement:
Contain undeclared Fish
Company Name: Sun Noodle of Honolul
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USTelecom - The Broadband Association President Spalter Testifies Before Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Media released the following written testimony by Jonathan Spalter, president and CEO of USTelecom - The Broadband Association, from a July 30, 2026, hearing entitled "Intelligent Networks: Powering Artificial Intelligence and Transforming Communications":
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Chairman Fischer, Ranking Member Lujan, and members of the subcommittee: thank you for the opportunity to appear before you to
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Warren, Van Hollen, Colleagues Urge Trump Admin To End Settler Violence and Expansion in West Bank; Call For Restoring Sanctions and an Investigation Into Americans' Deaths
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Warren, Van Hollen, Colleagues Urge Trump Admin To End Settler Violence and Expansion in West Bank; Call For Restoring Sanctions and an Investigation Into Americans' Deaths
"The climate of unchecked hostility toward Palestinian civilians has spilled over to Americans who have been killed, injured, and detained without cause in the West Bank"
The effort was supported by the entire MA delegat
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Welch Reintroduces CAP Act to Enhance Consumer Protection, Hold Mega-Corporations Accountable for Consumer Safety Violations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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Welch Reintroduces CAP Act to Enhance Consumer Protection, Hold Mega-Corporations Accountable for Consumer Safety Violations
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) todayled U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Ed Markey (D-Mass.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) in reintroducing the Consumer Advocacy and Protection (CAP) Act, legislation to bolster consumer pr
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