Senator Mazie Hirono

Senator Mazie Hirono @maziehirono

With costs skyrocketing, many of the more than 100,000 people with diabetes in Hawaii can't afford the insulin they need to stay alive. This is a crisis.   I met with the @AmDiabetesAssn Hawaii Chapter to hear their stories & discuss my work to cap insulin costs at $35 a month. https://t.co/xkSDCretHo — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Mazie Hirono @maziehirono

Kids can't learn if they're hungry. Food for our children should be a right, not a privilege. That’s why I'm fighting to provide our schools the flexibility they need to help make sure every child in Hawaii has meals to eat. https://t.co/JIRN9PyJEk — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Mazie Hirono @maziehirono

Mahalo to Kalihi Kai Elementary for welcoming me today to see firsthand how Hawaii schools are using child nutrition flexibilities to keep kids fed. I'm fighting to extend these flexibilities to help ensure no child goes hungry. https://t.co/d6YXaJqspd — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Mazie Hirono @maziehirono

While at the Bishop Museum, I had the honor of planting an Ohia tree in honor of my mother, Laura.   My mother had a green thumb, and I’m glad others will be able to enjoy this tree in her memory. https://t.co/q05obAFBRW — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Mazie Hirono @maziehirono

Today I joined members of the Garden Club of Hawaii and members of the @bishopmuseum's Na Ulu Kaiwiula Native Hawaiian Garden to celebrate Native Plant Month.   This month, and every month, I encourage you to plant and appreciate native plants in your own community.🌺 https://t.co/8Kl2A0T8NY — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Mazie Hirono @maziehirono

Corporations are taking in record profits by raising prices on essentials like gasoline, food, and prescription drugs. That's unacceptable, which is why I've introduced legislation to combat price gouging on the essential goods people need. https://t.co/6G5VOiQTrG — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Mazie Hirono @maziehirono

No one should have to worry about whether they can afford the medication they need to stay alive. It's time to cap the cost of insulin at $35 a month. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Mazie Hirono @maziehirono

Today, @SASCDems Chairman @SenJackReed and I toured Red Hill and got an update on plans to permanently defuel and close the facility. I'll keep working with my colleagues in Washington and Hawaii to ensure the safe and efficient closure of Red Hill. https://t.co/u1cSCq7cm9 — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Mazie Hirono @maziehirono

Just like health care, food for children should be a right, not a privilege. That's why I'm fighting to extend the flexibilities schools need to keep kids fed. https://t.co/EcYrbIaqxk — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Mazie Hirono @maziehirono

History made. It was wonderful to be at the White House today to celebrate our nation's next Supreme Court Justice, Ketanji Brown Jackson. #JusticeJackson https://t.co/Zk7Y2G4S35 — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Mazie Hirono @maziehirono

It's unacceptable for companies to increase their profit margins by artificially increasing the prices of essential goods like gasoline and insulin. I introduced the Disaster and Emergency Pricing Abuse Prevention Act to crack down on price gouging and protect Hawaii consumers. https://t.co/AgRAJqceBZ — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Mazie Hirono @maziehirono

REMINDER: the 2022 Tax Filing deadline is quickly approaching on April 18. Visit my website for information on taxpayer assistance, free filing resources, tax credits such as the Earned Income Tax Credit and the Child Tax Credit, and more: https://t.co/bEEzH2tPOw — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Mazie Hirono @maziehirono

Today is a historic day. For the first time in our country’s history, an exceptionally qualified Black woman will serve on the Supreme Court—and the Court’s decisions will be better as a result. She will make an exceptional Justice and I was honored to vote confirm her. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Mazie Hirono @maziehirono

It's about time. #ConfirmKBJ — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Mazie Hirono @maziehirono

Judge Jackson is exceptionally qualified & well regarded across the political spectrum. She is a brilliant legal mind without an ideological axe to grind. So what is it going to take for my Republican colleagues to put politics aside and support a nominee like Judge Jackson? https://t.co/BxqLnxA3V2 — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Mazie Hirono @maziehirono

"Everyone’s history deserves to be taught and represented" -- I couldn't agree more. Mahalo, Mina, for the work that you & AAPI Youth Rising are doing to combat racism & hate. Let's continue to build a more equitable future for your generation & beyond. https://t.co/fjVcVuQ1RO — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Mazie Hirono @maziehirono

Food service workers play an essential role in keeping the Senate running. Through a pandemic and a violent insurrection, they have continued to serve. That they were threatened with layoffs is unconscionable. I'm glad to hear an agreement has been reached to avoid layoffs. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Mazie Hirono @maziehirono

Thanks to the American Rescue Plan, parents can claim up to $8,000 to cover child care-related expenses when filing their taxes. If you paid for child care in 2021, you may be eligible to claim the #ChildCareTaxCredit. More information on my website: https://t.co/bEEzH2tPOw — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Mazie Hirono @maziehirono

Thank you, @POTUS. This extension will provide much-needed relief for the more than 40 million federal student loan borrowers in the U.S. Now, we must actually solve this crisis through meaningful debt cancellation, while working to make college affordable. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Mazie Hirono @maziehirono

The atrocities committed by Russian forces in Bucha are horrific war crimes. We can't look away. Putin and his allies must be held responsible for this campaign of evil. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Mazie Hirono @maziehirono

Judge Jackson has the intellect, integrity, and temperament the American people deserve in a Supreme Court Justice. I can't wait to vote to confirm her. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Mazie Hirono @maziehirono

Senate Republicans just voted to block much-needed legislation to fund COVID testing, treatment, and vaccines. Where have they been the past two years? — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Mazie Hirono @maziehirono

The so-called Judicial Crisis Network is at the center of the right wing’s attempt to capture our courts. As this report shows, the real crisis is the millions in dark money JCN has spent to pack our courts with far-right judges & undermine the integrity of our judiciary. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Mazie Hirono @maziehirono

Feeding our kids should be a right, not a privilege. That's why I introduced a bill with @SenStabenow to extend the flexibilities schools need to keep students fed, and why I'm fighting to make school meals permanently free for everyone. https://t.co/zJWNHSLqNM — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Mazie Hirono @maziehirono

Judge Jackson is exactly the kind of judge and individual we need on the U.S. Supreme Court. The Court will be better off with the addition of her experience, evenhandedness, integrity, and humanity. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Mazie Hirono @maziehirono

Edith Kanaka'ole was a prominent leader in the revitalization of Hawaiian language and culture—notably as a renowned kumu hula. I urged the @USTreasury and @USMint to honor her life and legacy through the American Women Quarters Program, which will happen in 2023. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Mazie Hirono @maziehirono

Despite the progress we’ve made, trans people, particularly trans people of color, continue to face discrimination and attacks. This #TransDayOfVisibility and always, I stand in solidarity with all trans people and will keep fighting for their freedom to live authentically. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Mazie Hirono @maziehirono

With the highest energy costs of any state, it's always been a burden for families with low incomes in Hawaii to keep their homes comfortable & safe. But some relief is on the way. Hawaii will receive $3.6 million to help families lower their energy costs & reduce emissions. https://t.co/SbRNgovEx5 — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Mazie Hirono @maziehirono

Over decades of conflict, millions of service members have been exposed to burn pits & other toxic materials. We have an obligation to make sure they get the care they need. As a member of @SVACDems, I'm working to find a solution as quickly as possible. https://t.co/KCUJHdqzJ2 — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Mazie Hirono @maziehirono

I was moved by Judge Jackson's story of a Black woman at Harvard who inspired her with one word: Persevere. On the Supreme Court, she will be a powerful example of perseverance for all Americans, especially Black women and girls. I look forward to voting yes on her nomination. https://t.co/sOsqIKRDAo — PolitiTweet.org