08/12/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/13/2026 13:23
Schatz Listened To Concerns, Provided Updates On His Work In The Senate To Support Maui Residents
KAHULUI - U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i) met with students, small business owners, and law enforcement officers and personnel across Maui. Schatz listened to their priorities and concerns, provided updates on his work in the Senate, and took questions on rising costs, federal funding for Maui, disaster recovery, housing, and education, among other topics.
"I always appreciate the chance to hear directly from people across Maui about their priorities and concerns. Mahalo to everyone who joined us for productive conversations," said Senator Schatz. "We're going to continue working to make life more affordable and deliver federal resources to every part of Maui Nui."
Schatz first met with Maui Police Department officers and staff in Wailuku. He then joined a roundtable of more than a dozen small business owners hosted by the Maui Economic Development Board in Kihei, followed by a discussion with nearly two dozen youth leaders in Kahului.
Senator Schatz addresses federal and local issues with the Maui Police Department Leadership Cohort.
Senator Schatz discusses disaster recovery with small business owners affected by the Maui fires and Kona low storms.
Senator Schatz with youth leaders from Maui, Kaua'i and Hawai'i Island.
###