"The group's primary objectives are to draft and propose substantive legislation and policies that can be enacted in the upcoming legislative session."

... to support the 200 households (more than 500 individuals) currently residing in Non-Congregate Sheltering (NCS) hotels, the NCS program has been extended until June 30, 2024 ....

... The Leeward Planning Commission voted favorably on a bill that would make it easier for beekeepers to expand their businesses ....

... Competitive bidding?  No need ....

... Here are some of the traps I’ve seen ....

... we don’t know what we don’t know ....

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

... Al Hee was convicted was criminal tax fraud in 2016, which resulted in the FCC and HPUC stripping SIC’s ability to receive USF subsidies ....

... increase the appropriation for the COVID hazard pay contingency to $115 million ....

... affected by severe storms, flooding, and landslides from April 11 to April 14, 2024 ....

... Governor Josh Green, M.D., notified legislative leaders and stakeholders of his intent to veto 17 bills passed by the Hawaiʻi State Legislature during the 2024 session ....

... industry experts discuss the rising costs of condo insurance ....

... The young plaintiffs are more likely to move to Las Vegas because of this settlement ....

... Hilo vs Haleiwa ... or ... Kapolei vs Makawao ....

... Wilson v. Hawaii, a prosecution for carrying a handgun without a license ....

... arson, armed robberies, drug trafficking, chemical attacks, and murder plots ....

... Almost every day, there are articles and studies being published that illustrate why this protectionist maritime law needs to be updated ....

“...Increasing the maximum value of the credit is a good idea because it would offset some of the effects of increased assessments...."

... Mayor announces the departure of Kēhaulani Pu‘u from the Department of Parks and Recreation ....

... $1 million might not be enough to get you through your retirement ....

... Hawaii's population increases by 66.4 percent during high season due to overtourism ....

... Hawaii taxes beer at $0.93 per gallon ....

... Area prices were up 0.7 percent over the past two months, up 5.2 percent from a year ago ....

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

... there is now, government-wide, about a 30% vacancy rate in the number of authorized positions ....

... The crisis stems principally from land use policies that artificially restrict housing supply ....

... Hawaii taxpayers are expected to save about $1.2 billion in 2030 ....

"...call for Congressional and DOJ rejection of any further attempts like the Fitisemanu case in 2022 for courts to change the political status of American Samoa under the 1900-1904 Deeds of Cession, unless initiated and approved by our people through local self-determination....”

... type your address in the search bar on the County of Maui Sewer Service Status interactive map ....

... little growth among charter schools and no other choice options ....

... Study shows short-term rentals generated $2.2 billion in economic activity for Maui and $11.3 billion across Hawaii in 2023 ....

... a household making the median income in Hawaii of around $91,000 that currently owes about $5,300 in income taxes will incrementally see that amount owed go down to $1,600 by 2031 ....

... CWS social workers did not seek immediate medical attention for John “A.B.” Doe after Geanna Bradley was found murdered on January 18, 2024, instead, on January 19, 2024, they placed him with Brandy Blas’ sister ....

... CCW permit policies, which have been deemed excessively burdensome and a violation of constitutional rights ....

... CIO Murdock resigned without notice May 31, 2024.  Now we know why ....

... The six lawsuits involved in the court-ordered stay requested by the government involve 2,375 people ....

... the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approved a new State Plan Amendment (SPA) to cover community palliative care services through Medicaid ....

... UH has been peddling '3.2-foot' sea level rise claims since 2018.  That projection was itself a doubling of earlier projections.  Now they have suddenly doubled it again to six feet.  Did you notice? .... 

... Omidyar's massive partisan activities have flown under the radar because he prefers to influence politics through ostensible charity groups rather than direct campaign contributions ....

... to assist in applying for and securing federal funds relating to renewable energy, local food, clean transportation, and fresh water ....

... On Monday, Watson acquitted Miske of the attempted murder of Lindsey Kinney, along with associated racketeering and firearm charges ....

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

... staffers from the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii in attendance at Gov. Josh Green's recent bill-signing ceremonies for historic tax cuts and housing reform ....

... House Finance was persuaded to resurrect SB 1035.  It then went to Conference Committee, and it came up with a version that both houses then passed ....

... all families in the NCS program who are 'actively participating' in their recovery efforts will continue to receive support ....

... Despite the bill's timidity, passage of the bill was still a welcome move .... 

... four of the districts have no representation, which could raise questions about fairness over any recommendations the planning body might make ....

... The majority of respondents have homeowners insurance (82%) and hurricane insurance (59%). However, the vast majority are not aware of the gaps in coverage between these insurances and flood insurance ....

... Hawaii voters can expect to receive their Primary Election ballot in the mail by July 23, 2024 ....

... In a deep-blue bastion where seldom is heard a peep of pushback against tax hikes, Hawaii legislators surprised everybody last month by unanimously approving a bill that is being heralded as the biggest tax cut in state history ....