Monday - July 27, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Hawaii

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Air University expands Agile PME opportunities across the Total Force
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, June 15 -- Air University posted the following news: * * * Air University expands Agile PME opportunities across the Total Force * Air University expanded its Agile professional military education effort during fiscal year 2026, delivering developmental education opportunities to 315 officers across five locations while allowing participants to remain connected to their units and mission requirements. The effort included four cohorts representing more than 40 career fi  more
American Historian, Professor, Author and Civil Rights Expert to Speak at UH Manoa
MANOA, Hawaii, June 17 -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release: * * * American historian, professor, author and civil rights expert to speak at UH Manoa The University of Hawaii at Manoa will host a distinguished voice in global peace education for the special public lecture by renowned minister and scholar Lawrence Edward Carter Sr.: "Moral Courage and Nonviolent Transformation." The event, sponsored by Sokka Gakai International-USA and the Tony Group Foun  more
Bennet, Congressional Democrats Press Todd Blanche on Decision to Weaken Legal Protections for DACA Recipients
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet, Congressional Democrats Press Todd Blanche on Decision to Weaken Legal Protections for DACA Recipients * Denver -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet joined Senators Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), and Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) as well as U.S. Representatives Sylvia Garcia (D-Texas) and Delia Ramirez (D-Ill.) in leading over 50 colleagues to p  more
For Stanford Law's Class of 2026, a Commencement Message of Community and Purpose
STANFORD, California, June 17 -- Stanford University Law School issued the following news: * * * For Stanford Law's Class of 2026, a Commencement Message of Community and Purpose By Monica Schreiber The 2026 commencement ceremony at Stanford Law School was a celebration of 259 graduates and of the communities that carried them to the day. As the Class of 2026 gathered on June 13 beneath the large white tent in front of Canfield Courtyard, speakers looked ahead to the graduates' next chapter  more
Four Seasons Resort Hualalai Launches Christopher Robin Preschool Seasonal Summer Camp, July 31-August 3, 2026
TORONTO, Ontario, June 16 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release: * * * Four Seasons Resort Hualalai Launches Christopher Robin Preschool Seasonal Summer Camp, July 31-August 3, 2026 * This summer, families visiting Four Seasons Resort Hualalai will once again have the opportunity to enrol their young explorers in a one-of-a-kind summer camp with Christopher Robin Preschool, one of Los Angeles' most respected names in early childhood educat  more
Littler Issues Commentary: July is the New January - 2026
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 17 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on June 16, 2026, by knowledge management counsel Carole F. Wilder and shareholders Bruce J. Sarchet and Joy C. Rosenquist: * * * July is the New January - 2026 Each new year, employers in the United States are accustomed to hearing about all the laws that go into effect on January 1. State legislatures across the country, however, are active all year long, and as we have said before, July is the new Ja  more
Md. A.G. Brown Urges Congress to Restore SNAP Benefits and Protect Food Assistance in Farm Bill
BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 17 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on June 16, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Urges Congress to Restore SNAP Benefits and Protect Food Assistance in Farm Bill Coalition Calls on Senate to Reverse Federal Cuts that Threaten Food Assistance for Millions of Americans - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has joined a coalition of 22 other attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to restore Supplemental Nutriti  more
NSSF Welcomes House Companion SHOT Act Introduction to End Frivolous Public Nuisance Lawsuits
WASHINGTON, June 16 [Category: Business] -- NSSF-The Firearm Industry Trade Association, issued the following news release: * * * NSSF Welcomes House Companion SHOT Act Introduction to End Frivolous Public Nuisance Lawsuits * NSSF (r), The Firearm Industry Trade Association, welcomes the U.S. House of Representatives introduction of H.R. 9298, the Stopping Harmful and Outrageous Torts (SHOT) Act that would strengthen the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA). The legislation, int  more
OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa Offers Families the Ultimate Hawai'i Summer Escape
HONOLULU, Hawaii, June 16 [Category: BizTravel] -- Outrigger Hospitality Group posted the following news release: * * * OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa Offers Families the Ultimate Hawai'i Summer Escape * Nightly Manta Ray Encounters, Authentic Hawaiian Cultural Experiences and Adventure-Filled Days Await at Keauhou Bay  KONA - Families seeking more than a typical beach vacation will find an unforgettable summer experience at OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa. Perched above the waters of Keauhou Bay  more
Padilla, Welch Introduce Legislation to Repeal Trump Deportation Provision Targeting First Amendment Right to Free Speech
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Welch Introduce Legislation to Repeal Trump Deportation Provision Targeting First Amendment Right to Free Speech * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee, and Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, introduced legislation to confront President Tru  more
Salaknib 2026: USV Swarm Demonstrates Maritime Security Capabilities
CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, June 15 -- The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: * * * Salaknib 2026: USV Swarm Demonstrates Maritime Security Capabilities * CASIGURAN, Philippines -Soldiers assigned to the 25th Infantry Division partnered with Philippine Army forces and industry representatives during Salaknib 2026 to demonstrate how autonomous maritime systems can enhance security and protect critical transportation operations in contested environments. The maritime screen operatio  more
U.S., Australia, Pacific Island partners complete Operation Irensia 2026 in Guam
CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, June 15 -- The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: * * * United States, Australia, Pacific Island partners complete Operation Irensia 2026 in Guam * SANTA RITA, Guam - Partners from the Freely Associated States of Micronesia, the U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam, and Australian Maritime Security Advisers under the Pacific Maritime Security Program, concluded Operation Irensia 2026 June 7, completing a 13-day multilateral maritime security ex  more
UH Manoa Ranked Among World's Top Universities by U.S. News and World Report
MANOA, Hawaii, June 17 -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release: * * * UH Manoa ranked among world's top universities by U.S. News and World Report The University of Hawaii at Manoa has been recognized among the world's leading universities in the 2026-27 U.S. News and World Report Best Global Universities rankings released on June 16, reflecting its strong research performance and academic reputation. In addition, two subjects at UH's flagship campus placed   more
University of Hawaii Manoa: Native Hawaiian Adults Face Mobility Challenges Earlier in Life
MANOA, Hawaii, June 16 (TNSjou) -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release: * * * Native Hawaiian adults face mobility challenges earlier in life Native Hawaiian adults experience mobility limitations--including challenges with agility, gait, balance and fall risk--at significantly higher rates and at younger ages than other major racial and ethnic groups in Hawaii, according to new research from the University of Hawai'i at Manoa's Ha Kupuna National Resource   more
University of Utah: How data center flexibility can relieve stress on the Western grid
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, June 16 -- The University of Utah posted the following news release: * * * How data center flexibility can relieve stress on the Western grid * Data centers are among the fastest-growing sources of electricity demand, with some now consuming as much power as entire cities to generate the computing power needed to support expanding use of artificial intelligence. But unlike factories or hospitals, data center workloads are flexible. WESTMAP.AI, a new tool developed by r  more
Va. A.G. Jones Urges Congress to Restore SNAP Benefits and Protect Food Assistance in Farm Bill
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 17 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on June 16, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Urges Congress to Restore SNAP Benefits and Protect Food Assistance in Farm Bill Coalition Calls on Senate to Reverse Federal Cuts that Threaten Food Assistance for Millions of Americans - Attorney General Jay Jones today joined a coalition of 23 other attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to restore Supplemental Nutrition Assis  more
W&M alumni historians reflect on the 250th anniversary of U.S.
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, June 16 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * W&M alumni historians reflect on the 250th anniversary of the United States * The following excerpt is from a story that originally appeared in the spring 2026 issue of the W&M Alumni Magazine. - Ed. In July 2026, the United States will celebrate 250 years of independence. At William & Mary, we have been reflecting on our university's role as the Alma Mater of the Nation in this momentous year. William &  more
Warren, Whitehouse Slam Big Oil's Massive Windfall Profits as Americans Face Skyrocketing Gas Prices
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Whitehouse Slam Big Oil's Massive Windfall Profits as Americans Face Skyrocketing Gas Prices At $100 per barrel of oil, total industry windfall profits could reach $234 billion by the end of 2026 Gas prices up by as much as 52 percent since Trump started Iran War "The pattern is consistent: while Americans suffer from high prices and the Iran War imposes tens of billions of dolla  more
Welch, Padilla Lead Bicameral "Land of the Free Act" to Repeal Trump Deportation Provision Targeting First Amendment Right to Free Speech
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch, Padilla Lead Bicameral "Land of the Free Act" to Repeal Trump Deportation Provision Targeting First Amendment Right to Free Speech * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today. U.S. Senator Peters Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on The Constitution, together with U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Border Security and Im  more
Yale University: Third Time's the Charm for a Row of Faint Galaxies Without Dark Matter
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, June 16 (TNSjou) -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Third time's the charm for a row of faint galaxies without dark matter A Yale-led team of astronomers found a third galaxy devoid of dark matter -- located alongside the other two in a formation that has never been seen before. By Jim Shelton Astronomers have followed a faint, cosmic trail of gas to a third galaxy that has no dark matter. In a new study in The Astrophysical Journal, a team of Yal  more