News from all Islands of Hawai’i
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Hawaii Attorney General Conners joins another Multistate Coalition in Friend-of-the-Court briefs opposing “Death to Asylum” rule. Trump Administration argues its to not delay or divert resources from deserving claims
by Thunda8 minutes readHawaii Attorney General Clare E. Connors today joined another coalition making it 9 just this month. Most with the same team of 22 attorneys generals, led by California, in two …
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Beneficiary Consultations for Limited Gaming Legislation Scheduled for January.
by Thunda2 minutes read(Kapolei, Oʻahu) – The Department of Hawaiian Homes Lands (DHHL) has scheduled two beneficiary consultation meetings following the Hawaiian Homes Commission’s (HHC) decision to approve a draft legislative proposal to …
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Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs disciplinary actions (Through November 2020)
by Thunda8 minutes readHONOLULU – The state Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) and the state Boards and Commissions released a summary of disciplinary actions through the month of November 2020 taken …
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(Lāhainā) – Hawai‘i’s rich collection of unique, native plant species has added a new member to its ranks: a new species has been described for the first time. Only one …
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The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands Receives Approval for Pilot Down Payment Program
by Thunda2 minutes read(Kapolei, Oʻahu) – The Hawaiian Homes Commission (HHC) has approved a pilot loan program and an associated budget for an initiative that will provide applicants on the Department of Hawaiian …
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Hawai’i one step closer to casino gaming as The Hawaiian Homes Commission moves proposed limited gaming legislation forward
by Thunda2 minutes read(Kapolei, Oʻahu) – The Hawaiian Homes Commission (HHC) has approved a draft Legislative proposal that would allow limited casino gaming in the form of a single integrated resort property in …
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Hawai’i joins multistate group providing ACA policy recommendations to President-elect Biden
by Thunda2 minutes readHONOLULU — Hawaii Insurance Commissioner Colin Hayashida joined a group of the nation’s state insurance commissioners in a pledge to work with President-elect Joe Biden by providing health policy recommendations …
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The state Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) reminds Hawaii residents to guard against scam attempts tied to the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines. Scammers routinely …
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Hawaii Attorney General Conners goes head to head with Tulsi as she leads coalition in support of Transgender Student Athletes
by Thunda4 minutes readJust a week after Democratic Hawaii Rep. and former 2020 Presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard introduced a bill into the U.S. House of Representatives that would dictate Title IX protections for …
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H.R. 133 PROVIDES EXTENSION PROVISIONS TO THE CARES ACT. FEDERAL PANDEMIC UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION ⇒ Will provide UP TO 11 weeks of an additional $300 weekly benefit to eligible claimants. ⇒A …
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Community Members share Stories of Resilience in New Opioid Prevention Campaign
by Thunda3 minutes readHONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Opioid Initiative (HOI) launched a new campaign this week for those struggling with opioid addiction and their family members. Advertisements will run on television, print, digital …
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The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands brings proposed limited gaming legislation to Hawaiian Homes Commission’s
by Thunda3 minutes readKapolei, Oʻahu) – The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) brought forth a draft Legislative proposal to the Hawaiian Homes Commission (HHC) on Monday, December 21, 2020 that could address …