Hawaii Lawmakers Take Campaign Money From Hawaiian Electric But Don’t Own Its Stock

On Friday, Rep. Richard Onishi stood up on the House floor during discussion of a bill that would help Hawaiian Electric Co. raise money to cover potential liabilities relating to the Lahaina fire. The Hilo representative declared a possible conflict of interest in voting on House Bill 2407 saying he owned stock in Hawaiian Electric. … Continue reading Hawaii Lawmakers Take Campaign Money From Hawaiian Electric But Don’t Own Its Stock