McCarthy's "shameful" super PAC deal McCarthy-aligned PAC strikes deal with conservative Club for Growth to back his nomination amid negotiations Salon · Jan 5, 2023
Once again, Shelby stands alone when it comes to earmarks WASHINGTON — Call him the billion-dollar man. Tribune News Service · Dec 22, 2022
Once again, Shelby stands alone when it comes to earmarks - Roll Call Alabama Sen. Richard C. Shelby goes out on top, while Sen. James M. Inhofe and Rep. Randy Weber come on strong. Roll Call · Dec 22, 2022
The lame-duck Senate has a new bill to protect the census after Trump's interference Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, has introduced a last-minute bill that could help protect the 2030 census and other counts from political interference. It's unlikely to move ahead. WEKU · Dec 16, 2022
Musk reignites debate over Apple's power Twitter owner's complaints about the App Store echo those by other business leaders and some lawmakers. Axios · Dec 1, 2022
Schatz seeks re-election as US senator for Hawaii Democratic incumbent Brian Schatz faces Republican Bob McDermott in the race to represent Hawaii in the U.S. Senate The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2022
45 candidates share a last name with one or more of their opponents in November Welcome to the Thursday, October 27, Brew. Ballotpedia · Oct 27, 2022
With Manchin’s bill aside, other permitting proposals await WASHINGTON — Despite the apparent death of Sen. Joe Manchin III’s permit overhaul legislation before it even got a vote, there are bipartisan ingredients that could be blended into a bill to change how large construction projects such as power lines and highways are greenlighted in America. Tribune News Service · Sep 28, 2022
With Manchin's bill aside, other permitting proposals await - Roll Call Sen. Joe Manchin's energy permitting bill has some bipartisan elements that could be used to change how infrastructure projects are greenlit. Roll Call · Sep 28, 2022
Editorial: Pass permitting reform: It’s good for the country, and a condition of passing the Inflation Reduction Act Bernie Sanders is embarrassing himself. The Vermont senator is pitching a fit about Democrats’ plans to attach reforms streamlining the approval of energy projects to a must-pass piece of legislation like a bill funding the government. He calls it Joe Manchin’s “side deal,” and that’s about the only thing he’s… Tribune News Service · Sep 20, 2022
Manchin's big energy deal draws pushback from many Dems Sen. Joe Manchin made a deal with Democratic leaders as part of his vote pushing the party's highest legislative priority across the finish line last month The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2022
Five states don’t have lieutenant governors—that could change this fall Welcome to the Tuesday, August 16, Brew. Ballotpedia · Aug 16, 2022
Progressive Jill Tokuda nominated for Hawaii’s open 2nd District seat Despite $1.2 million spent against her, Hawaii progressive Jill Tokuda overwhelmingly won the Democratic primary. Roll Call · Aug 14, 2022
Biden no longer shy in singling out Trump, the 'former guy' One month into his presidency, Joe Biden made clear his distaste for even naming the man he'd ousted from the Oval Office The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2022
The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2022 Oklahoma-based tribes say followed rules on Freedmen rights Leaders and representatives of five Oklahoma-based tribes have told a U.S. Senate committee they have followed treaties and court rulings regarding the citizenship of Freedmen and that the federal government should respect their sovereignty
Salon · Jul 27, 2022 GOP backs Pharma effort to sink reform "Republicans are working hand in hand with Big Pharma to try to block Democrats from lowering drug prices"
Roll Call · Jul 26, 2022 When a senator is just ‘a normal person having a normal reaction to a crazy world’ - Roll Call There are a few tweets that Sen. Brian Schatz wishes he could take back, but that’s the way it goes on social media.
Benzinga · Jun 16, 2022 Attorney General Merrick Garland Says Justice Dept. Intends To Address Cannabis Issues In The Coming Days U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland said the Department of Justice (DOJ) is examining cannabis policy and will be addressing the issue “in the days ahead.”
Tribune News Service · Jun 16, 2022 Staffers got raises in the House. Now it’s the Senate’s turn, says Schatz WASHINGTON — Sen. Brian Schatz doesn’t want the Senate to get left behind after a year of House action aimed at improving staff retention.
Roll Call · Jun 16, 2022 Staffers got raises in the House. Now it’s the Senate’s turn, says Schatz - Roll Call “You shouldn’t already have to be wealthy in order to serve here,” Hawaii Democrat says as he leads a push for bigger office budgets.
Benzinga · Jun 13, 2022 Cannabis Reg. Update: Medical Marijuana License Delay In Oklahoma, CO & IL Govs Streamline Crim Record Expungement & More Oklahoma Gov. Puts Medical Marijuana Licensing Process On A Hold
Benzinga · May 12, 2022 Senators Cory Booker And Brian Schatz Call On Federal Agencies To Research Psychedelics Senators Brian Schatz (D-HI) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) sent a letter to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the FDA whom they called on to study the therapeutic potent
The Independent UK · May 11, 2022 Raimondo: Inquiry on solar imports follows the law Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo pushed back forcefully Wednesday against critics — including some within the Biden administration — who say a government investigation of solar imports from Southeast Asia is hindering President Joe Biden’s ambitious climate goals
The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2022 US military drops appeal of Hawaii order to drain fuel tanks The U.S. government is dropping its appeal of a Hawaii order requiring it to remove fuel from a massive military fuel storage facility that leaked petroleum into the Navy’s water system at Pearl Harbor last year
St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Apr 15, 2022 Editorial: Senate decorum falls by the wayside to set the record straight on Josh Hawley An extraordinary thing happened last week on the floor of the U.S. Senate. A Democratic senator from Hawaii, about as far as you can get from Missouri, dispensed with decorum and launched into a withering attack on Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo. Floor speeches typically are reserved for the debate of…