Josh Green, the Lieutenant Governor of Hawaii, has been in the news for announcing a $175 million fund to compensate families of Maui wildfire victims, as well as FEMA's plan to relocate households stuck in hotels due to the tight housing market. Additionally, he has been involved in the reopening of Maui's West Coast to tourists despite opposition from some residents after a deadly wildfire destroyed the area. Furthermore, Green has been overseeing the return of residents and property owners to their devastated properties in Lahaina following a historic wildfire that claimed many lives.
Born on February 11, 1970, Joshua B. Green is an American politician and physician who has been serving as the 14th Lieutenant Governor of Hawaii since 2018. Prior to this role, he was a member of the Democratic Party and served as the Hawaii State Senator from the 3rd district from 2009 to 2018. Green's recent actions in response to the Maui wildfires highlight his commitment to addressing the challenges faced by the community and his efforts to support those affected by the devastating natural disaster.
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Hawaii Governor Josh Green announces a $175 million fund to compensate families of Maui wildfire victims, with payments for those hospitalized and a waiver of the right to sue for those who accept the fund's money.
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FEMA plans to move 1,500 households from hotels to long-term housing, as many are stuck due to the tight housing market.
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Maui's West Coast reopens to tourists despite opposition from some residents after a deadly wildfire destroyed the area.
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Authorities on Monday will begin allowing the first residents and property owners to return to their devastated properties in Lahaina, many for the first time since the historic town was demolished by a wildfire nearly seven weeks ago.
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The death toll from the Maui wildfire has been revised down to at least 97 people, with 31 still missing, following a month of devastating wildfires in Lahaina.
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Maui authorities plan to allow residents and business owners to visit their properties in the restricted Lahaina Wildfire Disaster area later this month.
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Over 100 people have been found safe after being listed as missing following the Maui wildfires, reducing the number of unaccounted for individuals.
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President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden visit Maui to survey the damage caused by devastating wildfires, as the death toll rises and hundreds remain missing.
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A deadly wildfire in Maui was exacerbated by a dispute over water access during the blaze, with state officials delaying permission to divert water from streams to fight the growing inferno.
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At least 114 people have died in the Maui wildfires, with 1,000 still missing, as the historic town of Lahaina is ravaged by fire.
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Hawaii Governor Josh Green vows to rebuild Lahaina as a living memorial while preserving Native Hawaiian culture, sparking concerns among residents and Native Hawaiians
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Deadly wildfires have ravaged Maui, Hawaii, causing significant loss of life and destruction.