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Chad Blair: Last Chance For The Water Rights Bill
The Senate has only Tuesday to revive the contentious legislation. But a related court case remains in limbo.
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Why Plans For A New Navy Dry Dock Leave Ship Repair Industry Divided
Proponents say a state plan to help a well-connected maritime firm is needed to save hundreds of jobs.
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Donovan Dela Cruz Plays Hardball With Foes Of The Airbnb Tax
The Senate Ways and Means chairman is threatening to kill 15 other bills in order to get senators to flip their votes and revive Senate Bill 1292.
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Danny De Gracia: Teen Suicide Is A Big Problem In Hawaii
Teachers, counselors and health professionals can be trained to deter teen suicide, but prevention is everyone’s responsibility.
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Why The Police Misconduct Bill Failed To Pass The Legislature — Again
One lawmaker says the bill was too complex to pass this year. But another says the political will still just isn’t there.
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Lawmakers Shoot Down Airbnb Tax But Agree To Tax Big Real Estate Investments
A groundbreaking bill to collect revenue from real estate investment trusts moves ahead, but a plan to tax vacation rentals falls short.
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Legislative Committees Move Prison And Bail Reform Closer To Reality
Bills on bail reform, inmate crowding and oversight of the troubled state public safety department are moving forward.
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Minimum Wage Increase Dead For 2019 Session
Concerns about different rates of increase and the impact to employer health care plans scuttled a deal.
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Hawaii Ag Department Likely To Get Hemp Program
Farmers now have the opportunity to participate in a national $22 billion industry.
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Ariyoshi To Be Honored With Aloha Order Of Merit
The former Hawaii governor served from 1974 to 1986.