UH’s School of Medicine (JABSOM) announced their new OB/GYN Residency and new OBGYN Clinic at HILO Bay. Full article here: http://hawaiitribune-herald.com/news/local-news/medical-training-program-expands

HB1420 HD1 SD1 CD1 – RELATING TO FILIPINO VETERANS BURIAL ASSISTANCE was signed into law this morning appropriating funds for burial grants for qualifying Filipino-American veterans to provide funeral and burial services and transportation of their remains to the Philippines.

Senator Lorraine attended a Bill Signing Ceremony recently at the Governor’s office honoring Veterans of Filipino Ancestry for HB 942. HB 942 authorizes the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts to commission an artist to design and build a monument to honor and commemorate Filipino veterans of World War II, with all costs to…

[nggallery id=46] Newly enacted laws support womens health, improve healthcare access, and protect children. More information here: http://bigislandnow.com/2017/07/09/governor-signs-bills-submitted-by-hawaii-women%CA%BBs-legislative-caucus/

It’s been a busy and very informative few days…Last week I was privileged to attend the Memorialization Ceremony in honor of Lt. Col. Henry Hara at the Armed Forces Reserve Center in Keaukaha. I also had the opportunity to visit three schools in District 4 with Senator Michelle Kidani, Chair of the Senate Education Committee…

Attended last night’s Hawaii County Dental Society’s dinner with Senator Kahele and Representative Nakashima. Great evening and good to see everyone.

Senator Lorraine Inouye attended today’s conference, which began with WAM and FIN discussing the budget. WAM Committee attended in matching tshirts.

Senator Lorraine Inouye was at the Kupuna Power event today at the Capitol. Pictured above with Former US Senator Dan Akaka and Danny Kaleikini.

Senator Lorraine Inouye recently met with students of UH Hilo to talk about the legislative process.