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Lawsuit: Hawaii 'Corporate Personhood' law silences nonprofits and civic groups

$35K Bribe: AG Issues Another Update

After 32 State Cases, Lifelong Criminal Finally Catches Federal Drug Case

After 175 State Cases, Lifelong Criminal Catches Federal Kiddie Porn Case

Maui Fire Legal Fees: Lawyers to get $222M of fire victims money

CB: … A Maui judge has ~~significantly reined in~~ (given his fellow lawyers an overflowing treasure chest of) legal fees related to the $4.03 billion Maui wildfire settlement, (by) awarding victims’ lawyers a fraction of the $1 billion they ~~had sought~~ (pretended to seek).

(DO THE MATH: $222M / 102 dead = Lawyers get $2,176,470.59 per death.)

In an order issued late Friday, Hawaiʻi Circuit Judge Peter Cahill said the lawyers would get $222 million to divide among themselves, with larger amounts going to lawyers who did the bulk of the ‘work’. …

(QUESTION: How much of this will their AI robots get?)

Jesse Creed, one of the lead lawyers in the sprawling litigation, said he respected the judge’s order.

(IQ TEST: Do you wonder what his last name was before he changed it?)

“I feel like Judge Cahill has been guided by fairness to the community from the outset of the litigation,” Creed said. “I see this as a matter of sacrifice for the community.” …

(TRANSLATION: “By asking for $1B, I made $222M look like peanuts. And I made the act of taking $222M from fire victims seem like a 'sacrifice.'”)

Read … A Win For Survivors: Judge Caps Maui Fire Legal Fees At $222M - Honolulu Civil Beat

Gov. Green says JERA and HECO close to deal to bring natural gas to Oʻahu

HPR: … JERA has proposed building a new facility that would burn natural gas for power on Oʻahu. The governor told HPR a deal could happen as soon as June 8.

“What will happen, I believe, (is that) JERA will build a 500 MW power plant, which ultimately HECO will have an opportunity to be a full partner in,” Green said on The Conversation on June 4.

Green added that he's had conversations with U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright about a large, low-interest loan for HECO to modernize the state’s electric grids.

Green said he anticipates federal investments will go towards both natural gas and renewable infrastructure.

When reached for comment, HECO downplayed the governor's remarks. HECO executive Jim Kelly said in a statement to HPR that “JERA has been open about their plans, and we have had conversations with them, just as we do with numerous other energy players. There is nothing to talk about or announce at this time.” …

Read … Gov. Green says JERA and HECO close to deal to bring natural gas to Oʻahu | Hawai'i Public Radio

‘This is not a race issue’: Hawaii Republican Party leaders denounce Oahu resident’s lawsuit against DHHL

HNN: … “We don’t believe that this department or this establishment is DEI,” said state Rep. Diamond Garcia. “We don’t believe this is a racial issue. We believe this is a trust obligation. Congress obligated this to the Hawaiian people after what happened over 100 years ago.” …

Hawaiian leaders and homesteaders are reminding the public about the origins of DHHL and eligibility requirements set under the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act in 1921.

“Prince Kuhio was a Republican. It was Prince Kuhio who got this passed in a Republican Congress signed into law by a Republican president. So there isn’t a partisan divide here,” Garcia said.

“This is the outsiders who continue to impose themselves on our legacy and our trust,” said state Senator Samantha DeCorte, who represents residents on the Waianae Coast….

Hawaii Republican Party officials say they plan to share their message with colleagues in Congress, to ensure the lawsuit has no support on the federal level should it reach the Supreme Court….

KITV: State Republicans rally behind Hawaiian Homes Commission Act | News | kitv.com

Read … ‘This is not a race issue’: Hawaii Republican Party leaders denounce Oahu resident’s lawsuit against DHHL : Hawaii News Now

Sen. Brian Schatz offers first show of support for Nazi-tat-boy, Graham Platner

P: … Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) is set to help rally donors for Graham Platner on Sunday — a major show of support from a top establishment figure for the embattled Maine Senate candidate.

Schatz is listed as the special guest at a “virtual pre-primary event in support of Graham Platner,” according to two donors familiar with the event and an invitation obtained by POLITICO. Tickets range from $100 to $7,000, the maximum allowed contribution, for the Sunday evening event, per the invite.

(REALLY OBVIOUS QUESTION: Is tatoo removal is a legit campaign expense?)

Read … Sen. Brian Schatz offers first show of support for scandal-ridden Graham Platner - POLITICO

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