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Podcast: Spotlight Hawaii
Episode: U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz supports Mayor Blangiardi’s decision to keep Oahu in Tier 3
Description: 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.