Trump and the federal courts are making consequential decisions about Native Hawaiians.
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Gun Legislation Verdicts Are A Starting Point For Community Interaction
The Supreme Court says states can’t enforce “no-carry default” laws that require concealed-carry permit holders to obtain permission from property owners. Let’s talk.
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Before We Reelect OHA Trustees, We Should Examine Their Record
The ongoing litigation involving former CEO Stacy Ferreira has brought unprecedented governance questions into public view.
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Why O‘ahu Still Needs The Office Of Economic Revitalization
Hawaiʻi can’t afford to treat economic opportunity as an afterthought.
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Please Vote. Because Every Vote Really Does Count
Even when the ballot choices are less than stellar, it’s a duty to select our next leaders.
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Kauaʻi, Big Island Poised To Take Step Forward For Mental Healthcare
Senate Bill 847 would expand access by allowing appropriately trained psychologists to help reduce wait times in rural neighbor islands.
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Why Hawaiʻi Needs An Outpatient Diagnostic Access Act
Healthcare practitioners licensed in Hawaiʻi would be able to order outpatient diagnostic studies, lab testing and image-guided biopsies at licensed hospitals.
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Hawaiʻi Won’t Solve Its Housing Crisis Until It Solves Its Wage Crisis
We should establish a pathway to a minimum wage of at least $30 per hour
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Why Hawaiʻi Should Take Advantage Of This Maritime Moment
Under Trump plans, the state could be a hub for ship building, logistics, ocean energy, marine research, artificial intelligence and advanced manufacturing.