...her endorsement of Biden quells Democrats’ concerns the Iraq War veteran would mount a third-party challenge in November....

...Ige, by Supplemental Emergency Proclamation dated March 16, 2020, waived many laws pertaining to transparency and accountability, specifically Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 92 dealing with open meetings, and Chapter 91 dealing with rulemaking....

...government power in times of crisis and the tension between that power and property and other individual rights....

...All classes of Hawai‘i hotel properties statewide reported higher RevPAR and ADR in February compared to a year ago....

...How Much Does Your State Collect in Sales Taxes per Capita?....

...but the State government is the least dependent....

...One resident from each of the County’s nine Council districts is needed to fill the Commission vacancies. The commission needs to be appointed and confirmed by July 1, 2020....

"...All cases who tested positive in Hawaiʻi are travel related. There is no evidence of community spread in Hawai‘i at this time...." -- DoH

...A public request to enact stronger measures of social distancing across Hawaiʻi....

...Hawaii joins 39 states that have decided to close schools....

...Keli'i Akina interviews Dr. Mai Wang....

...the deadline is 4pm Wednesday March 18, 2020.  The forms are linked in this post....

...State of Hawaii’s “Digital Currency Innovation Lab” seeks applicants for first pilot program....

...the Rules of the Supreme Court of Hawaiʻi provides that a “[r]esignation in lieu of discipline is a disbarment for all purposes under these rules, including reinstatement.” RSCH Rule 2.14(d)....

...“The actions I’m announcing today may seem extreme to some of you, and we know that it will have negative effects to our economy. But we are confident that taking aggressive actions now will allow us to have a quicker recovery when this crisis is over,” said Gov. Ige....

...On March 4, 2020 a Capitol employee was suspected of having been exposed to the virus, and the Public Access was subsequently shuttered....

...Many states have taken the CDC’s advice....

...The enforcement action resulted in the removal of several abandoned vehicles and six truckloads of trash that included car parts, appliances, scrap metal, tires, and household items....

...suspension of the legislative session indefinitely, starting on Tuesday, March 17....

...Sunshine doesn't cure Corona Virus -- but Corona Virus cures Sunshine....

...data set ranges from average annual wage of physicians to hospitals per capita to quality of public hospital system....

...The following was released by the White House....

...beginning Monday, March 16, it will restrict access to anyone who ... has traveled outside Hawaii in the past 14 days.... Such individuals will not be allowed to enter courthouses and other Judiciary facilities....

...The Department will use the additional time to plan for implementation of social distancing within the school setting, arrange for professional development to support modified operations, and thoroughly clean schools....

...votes in Congress and bill introduced by members of Hawaii Congressional Delegation....

...per visitor, per stay charges the money from which goes to protect and preserve the environment....

...How Much Does Your State Collect in Property Taxes per Capita?....

...the assisted suicide expansion bill (SB 2582) and the mandated reproductive "health" bill (SB 2539)....

...The Senate Committee on Public Safety, Intergovernmental, and Military Affairs deferred HB 2736....

...Kubota’s appointment is subject to Senate confirmation....

...OHA demands UH charge Mauna Kea telescopes "a reasonably competitive rent"....

...American Astronomy’s Future Goes on Trial in Washington....

...COVID-19 causes mass hysteria.  This is the cure....

...The State Office of Elections has certified the AAP as legitimate and official after satisfying every requirement to be a political party in Hawaii....

...It’s time to discard its big-spending plans and focus on ways to help the economy recover quickly....

"...The attorney general’s office has refused to publicly release documents related to its inquiry, although it has shared its final investigative reports with certain state legislators...."

...11 Hawaii middle school robotics teams have been invited to participate in the 2020 VEX IQ World Championships in Louisville, Ky., April 26-28....

...Testimony on proposed minimum-wage increase....

...The ONE Line AHX Service is the incumbent carrier on this trade lane and is facing new competition from APL Ltd. Eagle Express X (EXX) Hawaii service, which inaugurated fortnightly service in August, 2019....

...Hawaii housing costs are 329% of US average....

...on plaintiffs' reading the President would not be able to suspend entry from a particular country in the event of an epidemic in that country....

...measures of interest to the University of Hawaiʻi....

...one Maui County seat for a 5-year appointment and one student seat for a 2-year appointment....

...“The labs don’t translate online”....

...Thursday, March 12th at 1:30PM in Conference Room 229....

...In early 2014, a release was identified from Red Hill Tank 5.  This release occurred during the refilling process after the tank was cleaned, inspected, and repaired.... 

...The Master Lease awarding management of the Mauna Kea Science Reserve to the University of Hawaii will expire in 2033. It seems to me that any decision about individual facilities should wait until the issue of who will manage the mountain next is resolved....

...the fun part is in the claims for relief....

...In the past two weeks, things have changed markedly, and a SARS-type V-shaped path is now too optimistic.... 

... the "coronavirus recession" and what Hawaii can do financially to cope with it ....