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Lawsuit Over Teen Who Was Sexually Assaulted By A DLNR Officer Is Settled For $1.25 Million Ku‘u Kauanoe/Civil Beat/2022

Lawsuit Over Teen Who Was Sexually Assaulted By A DLNR Officer Is Settled For $1.25 Million

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The officer was wearing his uniform at the time of the assault on New Year’s Day in 2016.

Hawaii Lawmakers Again Eye Ban On Sales Of Flavored Tobacco Courtesy: Hawaii Public Health Institute

Hawaii Lawmakers Again Eye Ban On Sales Of Flavored Tobacco

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It’s part of the Keiki Caucus package of bills at the Legislature.

Russell Ruderman: Maui Deserves The Spotlight In The Legislature But So Do These 3 Reforms Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

Russell Ruderman: Maui Deserves The Spotlight In The Legislature But So Do These 3 Reforms

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We already know the corruption that the current system has produced and is perpetuating. Let’s try something different.

Last-Minute Bill Introduced To Support Long-Term Maui Wildfire Exposure Study Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2023

Last-Minute Bill Introduced To Support Long-Term Maui Wildfire Exposure Study

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Hawaii lawmakers are being asked to pony up funds to support a comprehensive study of residents affected by the Aug. 8 fires.

Hawaii Lawmakers Are Considering Ways To Help HECO Pay Maui Fire Costs David Croxford/Civil beat/2023

Hawaii Lawmakers Are Considering Ways To Help HECO Pay Maui Fire Costs

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Hawaiian Electric says proposed legislation is not intended to shift any lawsuit settlements to consumers.

‘Abusive’ Lawsuits, Early Child Care Lead Hawaii Women’s Caucus Package Of Bills Chad Blair/Civil Beat/2024

‘Abusive’ Lawsuits, Early Child Care Lead Hawaii Women’s Caucus Package Of Bills

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The bipartisan group of legislators finds joining forces helps get measures passed at the Legislature.

Thousands of Hawaii School Employees To Get Up To 25% In Pandemic Hazard Pay Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Thousands of Hawaii School Employees To Get Up To 25% In Pandemic Hazard Pay

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HGEA estimated that the arbitration decision could cost the state as much as $150 million.

Denby Fawcett: Hawaii Lawmakers Should Stop Stalling And Ban Flavored Tobacco Sales Courtesy: Hawaii Public Health Institute

Denby Fawcett: Hawaii Lawmakers Should Stop Stalling And Ban Flavored Tobacco Sales

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Oahu and the Big Island have recently done it at the county level. The state needs to follow their lead.

Maui County To Open A Special Permitting Office To Help Lahaina Rebuild David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Maui County To Open A Special Permitting Office To Help Lahaina Rebuild

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Mayor Richard Bissen asked state lawmakers to pick up $75 million of the cost of the required matching funds for federal Public Assistance aid.

Hawaii Governor Renews Call To Charge Visitors A Climate Impact Fee Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

Hawaii Governor Renews Call To Charge Visitors A Climate Impact Fee

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Green’s latest proposal calls for a one-time payment of $25 when checking into a hotel or rental unit, but it could also involve an increase to the hotel tax.