Governor Palacios Addresses White House Convening on NHPI Issues

Governor Palacios recently spoke at the first, or inaugural, White House Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander NHPI Convening that brought together key NHPI leaders, private sector leaders, federal and state elected officials, federal appointees and staff.

The Governor’s remarks at the White House NHPI Convening was part of his visit to the nation’s capital which also included separate meetings with Kurt M. Campbell, United States Deputy Secretary of State, senior officials at the U.S. Department of Interior, and other federal partners. He also met with U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai, a cabinet-level administration official who leads the country’s trade discussions with other nations.

He addressed the Convening immediately after U.S. Department of Interior Secretary Deb Haaland gave opening remarks. After delivering his remarks, U.S. FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell also gave remarks.

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