Maui aid tied to Ukraine assistance

Democrat lawmakers tie Maui aid to Ukraine assistance

MAUI, Hawii - President Joe Biden signed the disaster declaration for Maui within six hours of Hawaii’s request for federal assistance, according to Gov. Josh Green, opening access to myriad sources of federal funding and support.

Much help will be needed: It has been estimated that losses on Maui could exceed $6 billion.

But FEMA, caught up in partisan politics in Washington, is already facing a serious funding shortfall.