Rep. Case Opposes Federal DHS Budget Over TSA Cuts, Secures Hawaii Funds
Congressman Ed Case voted against a $99.5 billion Department of Homeland Security spending bill citing cuts to TSA and cybersecurity agencies. Despite his opposition, Case secured $1.6 million in Hawaii community project funding and $117 million for Coast Guard operations in the Indo-Pacific. Case opposed the DHS budget due to a $347 million cut to […]
Rep. Case Secures Hawaii Funding Despite Opposing Federal Spending Bills
Congressman Ed Case secured millions in Hawaii-specific funding for housing and infrastructure while opposing two federal spending bills due to cuts in affordable housing and environmental programs. Case secured $43 million for Native Hawaiian housing programs that the previous administration proposed eliminating. The bills include $175 million for transportation safety oversight critical for Hawaii’s aviation […]
Council Committee Advances Bill to Raise Vehicle Noise Violation Fines
A Maui County Council committee unanimously voted to send a bill increasing fines for loud vehicle sound systems to the full Council, despite some members questioning its effectiveness. The bill would increase monetary penalties for vehicle noise violations while removing a previously proposed vehicle forfeiture clause. Maui Police and the Prosecuting Attorney’s office support the […]
Maui County Reviews $1.6B Budget with Housing and Infrastructure Focus
Maui County Council will hold the first reading of the fiscal year 2027 budget on Friday, featuring $1.6 billion in spending focused on housing and community infrastructure. The council must approve the final budget by June 10. The proposed $1.6 billion budget prioritizes housing development and community infrastructure improvements. Public hearings on Friday will allow […]