Brian Schatz: “A billion dollars goes a long way, especially in a state like Hawai‘i.”

Hurricanes and floods and tornadoes and fires don’t pick and choose their targets based on how the last election went.

Congress passed a law to invest in saving lives, protecting the American people, and advancing our interests abroad; it did not hand Trump a checkbook to spend on whatever he pleases while blocking funding for everything else.

We’re all paying the price for our inaction.

Hawaiian cultural traditions and values are an essential part of what makes Hawai‘i special. Hawaiian History Month is an opportunity to honor and celebrate the culture, history, and contributions of the Native Hawaiian community and…