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The Untimely Death Of Key Hawaii Ag Official Could Set Back Projects
State officials and stakeholders have suddenly found themselves asking who will carry on the work of the late James Nakatani.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
Plan For Dramatic Increase In Preschool Slots for Low-Income Kids Moves Forward
The decision raises hopes that Hawaii can boost the number of children participating in the Open Doors program from about 1,200 to about 4,000.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
House And Senate Agree On State Budget, But Tax Cuts Still Aren’t Finalized
The new budget includes $170 million to build teacher housing across Hawaii, and $280 million to subsidize rental housing.
Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat/2017
Hawaii’s Medically Assisted Suicide Program Is Poised To Be Expanded
Patients may soon have shorter waiting periods and more provider options.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2022
Green’s First Veto: A Condo Bill That Could Have Increased The Cost Of Housing
The bill was proposed to deal with a rare scenario where a developer kept control of a condo board for more than a decade.
Marina Riker/Civil Beat/2023/NOAA Permit No. 19655
Should Boats Have To Slow Down To Avoid Hitting Humpback Whales?
New recommendations are directly aimed at tour boats and other small vessels, but they’re currently voluntary.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Leaky Roofs Are Causing Costly Problems For 2 Historic State Buildings
Lawmakers are considering funding requests for repairs as part of a big push this year to catch up on maintenance of state facilities.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
Beth Fukumoto: These 12 Conference Bills Are Ones To Watch
The chaotic period is the last chance for bills to make it through the Legislature.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
Sports Doctors From Other States May Get A License Exemption In Hawaii
A bill that would clarify the status of doctors traveling with sports teams to the islands is in the final stages at the Legislature.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
Hawaii May Subsidize Pay For Child Care Workers
A bill proposes the creation of a two-year pilot program in a bid to attract more qualified child care professionals in the state.