WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Sen. Brian Schatz issued the following press release:
U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i) spoke with U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy today about providing federal support as Hawai'i recovers from Tropical Storm Lala. Schatz urged Secretary Duffy to approve a forthcoming request from the state for emergency funding to help clear debris and repair roads and highways that have been damaged by the storm.
"I had a constructive conversation with Secretary Duffy, and he offered to help with Hawai'i's recovery from Tropical Storm Lala," said Senator Schatz. "Clearing and restoring roads is a top priority, and we're working closely with state and federal agencies to deliver the resources needed to do...