Continuing the work: Politics Hawaii blog 2025 in review

May your New Year’s celebrations be bright, and may the return to work after the holidays be less stressful. See you on the other side.

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The (DOGE) gatekeepers left their post — with a ticking clock

DOGE’s grip on the grant process may have lasted only a few months, but the effects could stretch much longer. There’s growing uncertainty about what rules now apply, and confusion is spreading — even among experienced organizations that once felt confident in how to compete for federal support.

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