... A total of 606,674 Act 115 refunds were issued, totaling $307.9 million. That includes 288,590 direct deposits and 318,084 paper checks ....

... mandatory education in anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion, or some other form of critical race theory-linked program, either through mandatory training or in the curriculum ....

... making it difficult to ensure that state employees are not accepting cash payments from improper sources  ....

... Truth Goes Through Three Stages ....

... We, as taxpayers who are supplying the money, have the right to see where it goes. In real time, not several years later as seen in one nonprofit’s recent fight with the Department of Education ....

... Hawaii, pension liabilities totaled an estimated $32.7 billion in 2020. Meanwhile, the state's pension assets totaled $17.4 billion. Considering both assets and liabilities, Hawaii's pension funding ratio is 53.2%, the seventh lowest in the country ....

... “License to Work” study looks at state regulations nationwide ....

... votes cast and bills introduced ....

... Submitted to the House of Representatives on December 1, 2022 by Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct ....

... in Hilo, the typical home is worth $341,500 - compared to the typical home in Hawaii, which is worth $636,400 ....

... Dawn Takeuchi Apuna appointed director designate of City’s Department of Planning and Permitting ....

... The month-long celebration of the Honolulu City Lights kicks off with a block party at 4 p.m. on Punchbowl Street ....

... DBEDT kept economic growth projections for 2022 and 2023 for the State unchanged at 2.6 percent and 1.7 percent, respectively ....

... Green today announced nominees to serve as Director and/or Deputy Director for fourteen state departments in his cabinet ....

... charges stemming from the operation of a long running bribery scheme ....

... even though the huge multinational corporation has over 365,000 employees worldwide and multibillion-dollar revenues that consistently grew during the pandemic (from $15.8 in 2019 to $17.6 billion in 2021) ....

... Bring your ohana to enjoy the holiday light display, Christmas music, and treats for the Keiki .... 

... 22 financial transactions, worth over $7 million, made by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs ....

... Ever wonder why so many mansions are being built on Hawaii Island? It’s because they don’t involve a lot of red tape or public opposition ....

... CNHA was disappointed with the Department of Business and Economic Development and Tourism Director’s proposal this past Monday to rescind CNHA’s award; renege on the brokered resolution; and cancel the underlying solicitation ....