We need clarity on whether the suspension of collective bargaining is valid so the fight over furloughs can be decided.
They apparently want to continue flying under the GET radar. That’s wrong.
Some non-Hawaii-based companies are sending solicitations to Hawaii-based companies.
If taxpayers face a situation with excessive or ruinous penalties, some push back is possible.
There is no real oversight over the $800-plus million in appropriated and non-appropriated federal funds.
The state has special funds that are sitting idle and holding hundreds of millions of dollars.
Should hotels really be forced by government to rehire employees laid off due to the pandemic?
Was it the governor’s intent all along to suspend the procurement code only where the pandemic emergency required quick action?
Expect the Hawaii Legislature to be flooded with revenue enhancement proposals.