Only one member of a household may be charged a $25 fee under measures moving through the Legislature.
UH Beat
Civil Beat is teaming up with the University of Hawaii journalism program for coverage of the legislative session. Students will cover the session under the guidance of UH professor Brett Oppegaard and Civil Beat reporter Blaze Lovell and we’ll publish their work here. Stories will also be published in conjunction with Ka Leo, the UH student newspaper.
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Lawmakers Want To Expand Protections Against Non-Disclosure Agreements
The current law only protects incoming employees from signing NDAs as a condition of employment.
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UH Maui Professor Uses Online Game To Teach Olelo Hawaii
Keola Donaghy hopes Wordle can help expand players’ Hawaiian vocabulary.
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Lawmakers Push To Create A Rehabilitation Program for Native Hawaiian Inmates
Native Hawaiian prison inmates would get more access to traditional cultural practices under a bill moving through the Legislature.
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Molokai Residents Seek $5 Million From Lawmakers For Kalaupapa Memorial
But there’s still some debate over which state agency should oversee the project and its funding.
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Over The Age Of 65? This Bill Would Qualify You For Medical Pot
The state Department of Health raised concerns over “unfavorable drug interactions” for those who may be taking medications.
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Lawmakers Seek Ban On Vehicles That Make Too Much Noise
Residents have complained about loud cars rattling neighborhoods.
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Rising Seas Could Lead To The Relocation Of Molokai’s Only College Campus
Lawmakers are considering a proposal to move the Molokai Education Center to higher ground and cover relocation costs.
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Bill Seeks To Clarify Hawaii Abortion Laws
Updated: Senate Bill 2282 also opens up abortions to individuals regardless of their gender identity.