But for some local businesses the lifting of some pandemic rules comes too late.
The relief measure doesn’t solve how the state will pay back the more than $700 million it owes on mounting jobless claims.
Employers nationwide are considering financial incentives to make sure as many employees as possible get immunized.
Vaccinations are key to how soon state and local officials will feel comfortable easing back restrictions on travel as well as business and social activities.
A bill scheduled to be heard Wednesday targets an investor who has gained control of 70% of Hawaii’s meat processing capacity.
New legislation would make Hawaii the first state to tax executive pay gaps, but the proposal may be dead on arrival.
Government projects and demand for housing have kept the construction industry going during the pandemic. Honolulu’s new planning department director hopes to give it an even bigger boost.
The state hopes this alliance can leverage Pentagon spending to diversify Hawaii’s economy.
The governor’s economic development leaders say they want to carefully craft a plan that will hold up for the long term. But legislative leaders aren’t convinced.
Vaccinations are key to how soon state and local officials will feel comfortable easing back restrictions on travel as well as business and social activities.
A bill scheduled to be heard Wednesday targets an investor who has gained control of 70% of Hawaii’s meat processing capacity.
New legislation would make Hawaii the first state to tax executive pay gaps, but the proposal may be dead on arrival.
Government projects and demand for housing have kept the construction industry going during the pandemic. Honolulu’s new planning department director hopes to give it an even bigger boost.
The state hopes this alliance can leverage Pentagon spending to diversify Hawaii’s economy.
The governor’s economic development leaders say they want to carefully craft a plan that will hold up for the long term. But legislative leaders aren’t convinced.
The report by University of Hawaii economists follows a critical report by the Hawaii State Auditor.
But it may be too late for some businesses, particularly restaurants.
Pushing back against Gov. David Ige’s threatened furloughs, government worker unions showed they still have ample political influence despite a 2018 Supreme Court decision some said would weaken the organizations.
