The House is again considering several proposals targeting short-term vacation rentals in Hawaii neighborhoods.
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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Military Families In Hawaii Could Soon Have An Easier Time Finding Schools
House Bill 262 would give families more flexibility in finding schools closer to home.
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Senate Committee Advances Bill For Free Parking At Ala Wai Boat Harbor
Senate Bill 1034 sets aside at least 300 stalls.
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Reverse Vending Machines Proposed In Hawaii Legislature
The goal is to increase Hawaii’s recycling redemption rate.
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Hawaii Would Pay To Fly Homeless People Back Home Under New Bill
Rep. John Mizuno wants to create a public-private partnership to help fund the program.
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Subsidies Proposed For Airlines Flying To Molokai
Updated: Right now, only Mokulele Airlines provides service to Molokai.
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New Tax Credit Proposed For Selling Homes To Hawaii Residents
Senate Bill 34 is scheduled for a hearing Tuesday.
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Bill To Expand Free College Tuition Program Advances
Funding the Hawaii Promise Scholarship is expected to cost $23 million a year.
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Hawaii Legislature Proposes More Aid For Kupuna Housing
Lawmakers want to create a new rental subsidy program targeted at those 62 years and older.