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On the recordMay 27, 2026
With Hawaii being home to 40% of the country’s endangered and threatened plant species in the country, celebrating biodiversity and promoting environmental conservation is critical to uplifting our state’s history and culture.
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Mazie Hirono
Democratic · Hawaii

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Discussing the importance of native plants in Hawaii.

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