The commission’s attorney argued Wednesday that discussions should take place in public.

Applications are due Oct. 6.

In hearings this week, lawmakers have also raised questions over whether State Auditor Les Kondo followed the Legislature’s instructions in his review of the agency.

The governor also said not to expect any more broad shutdowns like the stay-at-home orders implemented in 2020.

UHERO economist predicts more than 85% of Hawaii employees will work for companies with vaccination mandates, filling many of the gaps.

Public testimony centered on whether the commission removed the correct number of military from Hawaii’s population count.

Gov. David Ige urged people to comply with Covid safety measures including wearing masks and maintaining social distance over the three-day weekend.

Recent rulings have built on decades of precedent in Hawaii that protects individuals from unreasonable government intrusions.

A Honolulu deputy prosecuting attorney will be the first Native Hawaiian appointed to a Hawaii appellate court in decades.