Entries for March 2022

... We reviewed 104 Senate and House bills introduced during the 2022 legislative session proposing 63 special and revolving funds.  None satisfied the criteria set forth in section 23-11, HRS ....

... nine out of the top 10 states are State Plan states ....

... Little noticed language was included in the National Defense Authorization Act that became law in 2021 when Congress overrode then-President Donald Trump’s veto ....

... Hawaii gasoline prices are increasing more slowly than other states .... 

“We continue to recommend masks be worn in classrooms, at least for the time being. We are no longer recommending quarantine for students who are exposed to COVID-19 at school."

... Outdoor masking at public school campuses and HIDOE facilities will be optional for students, faculty and staff, effective on Wednesday, Mar. 9 ....

“These are the kinds of successes the Administration and Legislature envisioned when it passed $32 million in ‘Ohana Zone funds to address homelessness statewide.”

"...After close consultation with senior civilian and military leaders, I have decided to defuel and permanently close the Red Hill bulk fuel storage facility in Hawaii...."

... The Judicial Selection Commission is accepting applications and nominations ....

... to teach our children that gender is "fluid", and that it is normal for kids to change orientation and identities ....

... Optimistic UHERO forecast with Omicron end, expected return of international visitors ....

... “wealth tax” in Senate Bill 3182 ....

... with the outbreak of war between Russia and Ukraine, the 101-year-old federal maritime law is even being recognized as a danger to Hawaii’s energy security ....

... votes cast and bills introduced ....

... Changing economic conditions are making it more difficult for people to afford household expenses ....

"...An interim security contract at the property lapsed at the end of December 2021.  DLNR continues to explore cost-effective options for further securing the property...." -- DLNR

... Bill 9 would impose a 3% property tax surcharge ....

... The Court held that, per state statute and BLNR’s trust duties, the BLNR should have determined—but did not—that the leases were “in the best interests of the State” before continuing them in 2014 ....

... one month after the arrest of English and Cullen, all state facilities managed by DAGS will reopen to the general public ....

... Par Hawaii's suspension of oil imports from Russia underscores the need for Hawaii to achieve greater oil-purchasing flexibility ....

... we are turning to other grades of crude, principally from North and South America, to meet fuel production requirements ....

... HB2464 – Removes the duty to retreat when using deadly force to protect yourself from death or serious bodily injury ....

... HB2510 HD1 proposes increasing Hawaii’s mandatory minimum wage to $18 an hour by 2030, followed by a variable annual increase in the minimum wage thereafter ....

... Rapid Rehousing provides short-term rental assistance and supportive services to assist people in obtaining housing quickly ....

... As of January 31, 2022, a statewide total of 33,951 in-state patients and 2,748 caregivers were registered statewide. The primary reported condition for registered adult patients is 'severe pain'. The primary reported conditions for children under 18 years of age are 'seizures' and 'severe pain' ....

... goal of preventing children from entering foster care by providing family strengthening services to keep families safely together ....

... Firm renewable energy differs from intermittent resources such as solar and wind in that it is available for use at all times ....

... The practice of gut-and-replace allowed state lawmakers to pass laws without a full set of public hearings ....

... Visitor arrivals are projected to increase to 9.7 million in 2023, 10.0 million in 2024, and 10.4 million in 2025 ....

... Incoming passengers will no longer be required to create a Safe Travels account or provide travelers information and trip details ....

... The ban affects businesses that package food or beverages to order (take-out, deli counter, and drinks), as well as businesses that sell these items for use ....

... The online survey asked community members to rank eight priorities for the use of the City’s multi-million dollar share of the Fiscal Recovery Fund ....

"...Art’s management background at Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation (SMART) Workers Local Union 293 and his experience on the Planning Commission make him the perfect candidate...."

... launch of the election season Stand for Hawai‘i Victory 2022 campaign ....

... The Emergency Order issued by DOH on December 6, 2021 specifies that the Navy must hire a qualified independent contractor, to be approved by DOH ....

... The in-person services are available Monday through Friday (except holidays), 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. ....

... The Judicial Council nominates two individuals for each vacancy on the Commission. The nominees’ names are sent to the Governor, who selects one of the nominees for appointment....