Law enforcement could be forced to provide detailed reports on felony arrests, use of force incidents and traffic stops every year.
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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Bill Would Let UH Regents Fire Coaches And ADs
Senate Bill 3268 would also lower a salary threshold that requires the board to approve a coaching contract.
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Hawaii Considers Ban Of Small Toiletry Bottles At Hotels
State lawmakers hope a ban will reduce the amount of plastic going to landfills.
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State Approves 390-Unit Affordable Housing Development In Kapolei
A portion of the households would be set aside for families earning 140% of the area median income.
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Lawmakers Weighing Tougher Criminal Penalties For Assaults Of Retail Workers
Employees say they are scared of some customer reactions while they enforce Covid-19 health requirements.
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Will Hawaii Lawmakers Finally Ban Flavored Tobacco Products?
State legislators have declined to pass bans in recent years. However, the Senate is considering a measure that lawmakers and advocates hope can gain traction.
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Bill Would Allow Hawaii Drivers To Renew Licenses Online
State senators plan to take a preliminary vote on Senate Bill 2105 on Thursday.
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Hawaii Senate Votes To Raise Minimum Wage By October
But the House of Representatives may seek a slower wage increase after businesses raised concerns with the Senate’s proposal.
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UH Still Won’t Say Why It Waived Todd Graham’s Termination Fee
A clause in the former coach’s contract stated he would owe the university $800,000 if he resigned.