VIDEO: U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz supports Mayor Blangiardi’s decision to keep Oahu in Tier 3
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Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, spoke about the coronavirus. March 3, on Capitol Hill, in Washington.
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz joined Spotlight Hawaii this morning to voice his support for Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s decision to keep Oahu in the Tier 3 reopening plan.
Among the other topics:
>> Schatz discussed the economic relief that is now funneling into the state. President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan allocates roughly $6 billion for Hawaii.
>> He addressed the financial concerns of the Honolulu rail project.
>> Schatz urged residents to get vaccinated as soon as they are eligible. Learn more here.
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