Senator Mazie K. Hirono
@hirono.senate.gov
U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono - Proudly Serving the People of Hawaii https://linktr.ee/SenMazieHirono
Lydgate Farms may have been hit hard by the recent storms, but their resilience, optimism, and dedication to rebuilding remain intact. Nothing can beat their chocolate (or their apple bananas!), but spending the afternoon with my friends at Lydgate Farms is a close second!
This regime would rather spend our students' future on furniture than invest in the schools and resources that will help them succeed.
Americans have paid an extra $147 BILLION for fuel alone since Trump started his illegal war with Iran. And apparently he "doesn't give a damn."
As climate change, pollution, and this regime's attacks on environmental protections have left our ecosystems at risk, I'm proud to have secured funding to protect and maintain Hawaii's coral reefs. It was great to visit DLNR to see this project — and our coral — come to life!
Trump promised no new wars. He promised no more forever wars. Then those broken promises turned into "only 4-5 weeks" at war with Iran. Yet here we are, 8 months later, fighting an illegal war that's costing our country BILLIONS, with no end in sight.
Today marks 8 months into an illegal war with Iran — that Trump promised would only last 4-5 weeks — with no end in sight.
Republicans' latest scheme to swindle tax-payer dollars: a National Private School Voucher Program
Americans can no longer afford healthcare. Millions can't afford their next meal. Hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes are shutting their doors. And who is responsible? Donald Trump and Republicans' Big Ugly Bill.
Trump prioritizes big fossil fuel companies over the American people. Right now, Americans are paying HUNDREDS of MILLIONS of dollars to keep old coal power plants running. Big fossil companies profit, while the American people are stuck with higher bills and dirtier air.
2 years of rampant chaos, cruelty, and corruption. Imagine what they'd do with 2 more...
Trump's illegal war with Iran has cost the American people over $44 BILLION. $44 BILLION and growing daily — with no end in sight. More than 8 months and $44 billion in U.S. tax dollars later, this regime still has no clear plan or strategy to end this war.
Whether it's paying for gasoline, groceries, or rent, Hawaii's families have had to spend an EXTRA $6,000 just to get by under this regime.
Republicans made historic cuts to healthcare leaving 5 MILLION Americans without coverage while forcing over 300 hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes to either cut services or close altogether. That's not "MAHA." That's eliminating essential services no one should go without.
Trump promised lower costs and no new wars. But in the amount of time it took you to read this sentence, Trump's illegal war with Iran cost American taxpayers roughly $5,000.
One hour of minimum-wage work used to cover one pound of ground beef—with money left over. But on day 637 of Trump's regime, families can't afford beef, let alone the rest of dinner. What happened to lowering prices on day one?
From high water rescues to delivering vital resources, Hawaii's National Guard stepped up to help our state recover from the Kona Lows and hurricanes in immeasurable ways. Mahalo for your service and dedication to keeping our state, and the people of Hawaii safe.
Congress passed IDEA to ensure students with disabilities get a quality public education. But this regime is diverting BILLIONS to private schools that can reject students or ignore special needs. Public funds belong in public schools—where every child's rights are guaranteed.
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Instead of improving access to education for students in our country, this regime would rather pit minority students and institutions against one another. Racist. Illegal. Sick. theemancipator.org/2026/09/28/n...
Critics Say Trump's College Funding Shift Pits Communities of Color Against One Another
While the Trump administration is pledging $235 million in funding to historically Black colleges and universities and those that serve Native American students, critics call it a “cynical ploy” becau...
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This just confirms what we already knew. Republicans' Private School Voucher Program helps wealthy families, private schools, and unaccountable SGOs, while governors who “opt in” have no control over the program, but all the responsibility for cleaning up the mess. Ridiculous.
Treasury releases rules for nation’s first federal school voucher program
With the arrival of the long-awaited rules, Democratic governors are under more pressure to say whether they will opt in.
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This September marked the second official Hawaiian History Month! A time to celebrate Hawaii's rich history and recognize the immeasurable contributions Native Hawaiians have made — and continue to make — to perpetuate Hawaiian culture both in our beautiful state and across the nation.
Donald Trump's delaying tactics kept Jack Smith from presenting his case to a jury, but that doesn't change the facts. Donald Trump lost the 2020 election and committed a series of crimes in an attempt to keep power.
My Republican colleagues asking Jack Smith about weaponization is rich... Trump's lackeys wrote the book on it.
Republicans' National Private School Voucher Program doesn't give families a choice. It gives private schools and unaccountable SGOs the choice instead. We need to pass the Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act and keep public tax dollars where they belong: in our public schools.
If you need help with crop damage assistance, debris removal, or anything in between following Hurricane Lowell, USDA has programs to support Hawaii's farmers and ranchers as we recover. Sign up and get more information here: farmers.gov
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$44 BILLION. $44 BILLION in taxpayer dollars that could've gone towards our public schools, towards improving roads, towards lowering your health care costs... $44,000,000,000 that Trump has spent on his illegal war of choice instead. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
Iran war cost is now at least $43.6 billion, U.S. Central Command says
The total includes $28 billion needed to replace munitions but does not account for damage to American facilities throughout the Middle East.
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If it censors the press like a regime, and undermines constitutional rights like a regime… It’s a regime. apnews.com/article/trum...
Trump targets more news outlets, saying he will ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House
President Donald Trump says he is barring CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House due to what he called unfavorable coverage, and threatens that more such prohibitions of media outlets could fol...
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Classified? Sounds to me like they got tired of having to lie to the American people for why they started this illegal war. taskandpurpose.com/news/pentago...
The Pentagon classified the mission statement for Operation Epic Fury
A recent Defense Department Inspector General report found that the operational goals governing the war with Iran are "classified."
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Is it $38 BILLION? $40 BILLION? More? What is the true cost of Trump's illegal war? It's a simple question, but this regime won't give us a straight answer. The lack of transparency is unacceptable. Senate Democrats are demanding the truth. www.nbcnews.com/politics/nat...
Democratic senators request Pentagon provide ‘bare minimum’ on cost of Iran war
John Fetterman was the only Senate Democrat who declined to sign a letter sent Thursday to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
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