SCHATZ TALKS STORY WITH SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS, STUDENTS, LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND STAFF ACROSS MAUI

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Brian Schatz issued the following press release:

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." ...