Council members debate establishment of sustainability office
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2023/06/11/hawaii-news/council-members-debate-establishment-of-sustainability-office/
Political
Hawaii Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke Has Already Overspent Her Budget — On Staff Raises 0 The overage comes as Luke, the former longtime House Finance chair, is poised to more than double her office budget to more than $2.3 million for the next fiscal year.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/06/hawaii-lt-gov-sylvia-luke-has-already-overspent-her-budget-on-staff-raises/
Mazie Hirono’s Years-Long Fight For Labor Secretary Comes To A Head 0 The Hawaii senator has spent years advocating for Julie Su, who if confirmed would be the first Asian American to hold a Cabinet-level secretary position in Biden’s administration.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/06/mazie-hironos-years-long-fight-for-labor-secretary-comes-to-a-head/
Pay Raise For Honolulu City Council Members Passes After Marathon Session 0 A bill that would prohibit council members from external employment was removed.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/06/pay-raise-for-honolulu-city-council-members-passes-after-marathon-session/
Computer Glitches Are Causing Concerns Over The Integrity Of Oahu’s Neighborhood Board Elections 0 The city said it was examining voting data for any issues.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/06/computer-glitches-are-causing-concerns-over-the-integrity-of-oahus-neighborhood-board-elections/
How A Few Hawaii Senators Conspired To Get Rid Of An Agency Board Member Who Was In The Way 11 Last-minute maneuvering in a closed-door conference committee created a way for key senators to oust a critic of a proposed tech park.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/06/how-a-few-hawaii-senators-conspired-to-get-rid-of-an-agency-board-member-who-was-in-the-way/
‘We Need To Rebuild Trust’: Honolulu Mayor’s Town Halls Are Getting City Officials In Touch With The Community 0 The unscripted public events are attracting big crowds across Oahu and more are planned.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/05/we-need-to-rebuild-trust-honolulu-mayors-town-halls-are-getting-city-officials-in-touch-with-the-community/
Case Backs GOP Bill To Deport Immigrants Accused Of Assaulting Police Officers 6 The White House and top Democrats oppose the legislation, which some argue could result in the deportation of legal residents even without a conviction.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/05/case-backs-gop-bill-to-deport-immigrants-accused-of-assaulting-police-officers/
City Council confirms first Oahu Historical Preservation Commission appointees
HONOLULU — The Honolulu City Council unanimously confirmed Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s nine founding selections for the Oahu Historic Preservation Commission...
Why Won’t Hawaii Lawmakers Let The Public Vote On Important Policy Questions? From serious measures to trial balloons, none is coming soon to a ballot near you
https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/05/why-wont-hawaii-lawmakers-let-the-public-vote-on-important-policy-questions/
Anti-Gun, Gay Rights Lawyer to be Next Solicitor General
HONOLULU, HI – Attorney General Anne Lopez has announced that Kalikoʻonālani D. Fernandes will be the next Solicitor General for...
The Investigation Into Public Corruption In Hawaii Is Very Much Alive 0 Here’s why we think the public needs to know as much about what’s going on as possible — even if we can’t tell you everything.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/05/the-investigation-into-public-corruption-in-hawaii-is-very-much-alive/
Green praises productive legislative session
HONOLULU — With less than a week left in the 2023 legislative session, Gov. Josh Green is already celebrating what...
Hawaii joint committee approves another clean-government bill
A joint House and Senate committee Friday unanimously endorsed another bill aimed at rooting out political corruption by making it...
MAYOR ROTH’S STATEMENT ON THE OVERRIDE OF HIS BILL 194 VETO
MAYOR ROTH’S STATEMENT ON THE OVERRIDE OF HIS BILL 194 VETO The following is a statement from Hawaiʻi County Mayor Mitch...
Drewyer confirmation delivers historic gender parity to Hawaii courts
With last week’s Senate confirmation of Michelle Drewyer to the Circuit Court for the Second Circuit of Maui County, the...
Rep. Case calls for Jones Act waiver for Red Hill defueling
U.S. Rep. Ed Case is urging the Biden administration to grant Hawaii a Jones Act waiver to aid in the...
This Downtown Methadone Clinic Has Been Across From A School For Decades. Now The Neighbors Want It Gone 0 However, the American Disabilities Act deems clients of substance use disorder services to be a protected a protected class.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/04/this-downtown-methadone-clinic-has-been-across-from-a-school-for-decades-now-the-neighbors-want-it-gone/
The Hawaii State Capitol Is Buzzing About What Happened When A Freshman Lawmaker Got Angry After Her Bill Died 0 At the center of the dispute was a bill to allow unlicensed birth workers to continue offering their services in Hawaii.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/04/the-hawaii-state-capitol-is-buzzing-about-what-happened-when-a-freshman-lawmaker-got-angry-after-her-bill-died/
House passes 226 Senate bills before second crossover
Ahead of Thursday’s second crossover deadline, the state House of Representatives passed 77 Senate bills on Tuesday, including prominent measures...
