Entries for March 2026

“How is it that very profitable development went from under $100/SF in rural towns to over $600/SF in big cities in less than two decades?”

... Testimony matters.  Silence is what doesn’t work. ...

... Rideshare drivers — also referred to as transportation network company (TNC) drivers — are required to file tax returns and pay GET on their gross income or gross proceeds, including any discretionary tips they receive. ....

... four bills remain alive and have successfully cleared their committee hearings. These measures are now pending third reading ....

... bills introduced and votes in Congress ....

... is it really a loophole? ....

...Lawmakers on the committees considering the proposed pause were inundated this past week with testimony against the bills....

... For legislative seats, 61 Democrats and 33 Republicans have pulled papers ....

... Election Day 2020, 2022, and 2024 were marred by long lines around Honolulu Hale and Kapiolani Hale forcing voters to wait hours to cast their ballot. ...

... Keanu Sai must be very proud ....

... the plan is more aspirational than operational ....

... Democratic attorney generals cite 14th Amendment, but immigration policy nonprofit disagrees ....

... Luke's willingness to take money is why the ILWU and UPW support her ....

... The legislation focuses on increasing housing production, reducing regulatory barriers, and supporting the infrastructure necessary to sustain growth ....

"...And so the fair thing to do would be to have the attorney general expedite an investigation...."

... Hawaiian Electric Industries was sued by investors who say it misrepresented steps the utility was taking to mitigate wildfire risks ....

... LNG may be the bridge Hawaii needs to secure a cleaner, more affordable, and reliable energy future ....

... the Attorney General is the first to bring charges under the enhanced penalty provisions of Act 212, a law targeting habitual offenders who repeatedly drive without a valid license ....

... Nadia Alves, Ernest Caravalho, and Michael “Cov” Ratcliffe ....

...As the 2026 Elections approach, we know your social media feeds will be filled with election related updates....

...CLUE:  This is one of the 'justifications' for Green's $1.8B tax hike....

... A class of roughly 100,000 former public employees returned to court in a case that has outlasted careers, mayoral terms and a chief justice ....

... What's Happening with Hawaiian Homelands; Waiting Lists, Blood Quantum, New Ventures, and More ....

... state and county testimonies submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii in the latter half of February 2026 ....

... votes cast and bills introduced in Congress ....

... there are bills that would undo the TAT extension to cruise lines and, instead, impose a per-passenger charge on cruise ship docking ....