Biden Officials Had To Charter A Plane So They Wouldn’t Get Stuck On Molokai
Civil Beat As Biden administration officials descended on Honolulu last week to discuss efforts to advance equity, justice and opportunity for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders, a small cohort of the president’s aides, led by Rep. Jill Tokuda, chartered a plane to Molokai to assess the island’s shaky health care infrastructure. The chartered flight on Mokulele Airlines ensured that the federal officials wouldn’t be left stranded overnight on the remote island by delays … Continue Reading
July 06, 2023
Native Hawaiians Discuss Housing Challenges with U.S. HUD Secretary
Big Island Now At the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands in Kapolei on O?ahu, government officials convened earlier this week to engage with Native Hawaiian beneficiaries and individuals who have received U.S. Housing and Urban Development counseling and services. The visit served as an opportunity for HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge, U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono, U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda and HUD Regional Administrator Jason Pu to listen to the struggles, successes and valuable feedback shared by the … Continue Reading
July 04, 2023
HUD Secretary Touts Federal Investments During Hawai’i Visit
Hawaii Public Radio The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is investing $3.1 billion in the continuum of care programs. Whether or not some of that money can go to Hawai?i is yet to be determined. The money will be part of competitive grants allocated throughout the country. HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge, announced the investment during her trip to Hawai?i this week. "We are hopeful that Hawai?i and the locals here will apply for those resources because what we know is that … Continue Reading