#federal funding cuts
Rep. Tokuda set to hold a statewide telephone town hall on Oct. 16
The lawmaker will take live questions from participants and address concerns about the federal government shutdown (if still ongoing), the impacts of federal funding cuts, and other pressing issues impacting Hawai‘i residents.
Trump Administration’s funding cuts end University of Hawaiʻi program for women in geosciences
“I think the biggest impact of this termination is the loss of professional development opportunities for women. STEM is hemorrhaging women.” — Barbara Bruno of the University of Hawaiʻi
Kauaʽi’s vital community services face devastating impact from federal funding uncertainty
There is some hope, however, as Hawaiʽi lawmakers are considering measures to support the state’s community-based organizations, including increasing funding for some departments and providing emergency funding in case federal support is cut.
