... Democratic Party of Hawai’i State Central Committee (SCC) passed a Resolution expressing disappointment with Blue Dog Democrat Congressman Ed Case over his position, action, and inaction with regards to the national Build Back Better agenda ....

... HSTA’s Government Relations Committee spotlights priorities for the 2022 Legislature ....

... 270 affordable rental units for native Hawaiian beneficiaries of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act ....

... Will Hawaii be able to benefit from the cryptocurrency boom? ....

...  So what have we done with the federal TANF money?  We’ve let it pile up unused ....

... BWS statements have become increasingly apocalyptic.  Just don’t ask them to get specific ....

“If we don’t provide the right type of visitor accommodations in the right places, we could see an influx of vacation rentals in our residential neighborhoods."

... only two votes this week ....

... Griffin will serve until June 30, 2022.  Gov. Ige will nominate Griffin’s replacement in the coming months ....

... the trade-off in temporary losses during the adjustment period is met with significant gains in public health ....

... the fifth year in a row that the state has shown a population decline ....

... This year needs to be the year you step up and put in the work to protect your rights ....

... This hearing will conduct oversight into the Navy’s maintenance of the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility, the Navy’s investigation into and response to the November 2021 release of fuel from Red Hill facility ....

"Today, we remember these Americans who have been held in prison, without trials, and reportedly being mistreated, at a Washington DC detention facility."

... Coastal plants and animals have found a new way to survive in the open ocean—by colonizing plastic pollution ....

... The new technical report synthesizes current literature on the threats posed by industrial-scale solar installations to birds, identifies the species most at risk from solar infrastructure, lists the locations of current and future solar facilities, and describes specific strategies to limit negative impacts on Hawaiian bird life ....

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... The study showed a statistically significant correlation between how severe state governmental actions were in shutting down their economies and negative impacts on employment more than a year after the COVID-19 pandemic began ....

... The incentive is in addition to the $50 inmates can receive if they are fully vaccinated ....

... Hawaii has $364 million idling in an account, equivalent to $2,923 per person living in poverty ....

... caps large indoor gatherings of more than 1,000 people at 50% capacity ....

... The first meeting is scheduled for 5:30-8:30 PM, Friday, January 14 ....

... Aimee’s political experience includes working on Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign, helping to draft her “Climate Plan for the People,” and on Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign, where she led the Bay Area Idealists4Hillary group ....

... “The decision to keep the building closed ... was made to minimize the spread of COVID-19 among members, staff, visitors (ie lobbyists and other insiders), and other building occupants (ie lobbyists and other insiders). The building status will be reevaluated in the coming weeks (ie after the session is over)” ....

... The District Family and/or District Court of the Third Circuit is accepting applications .... 

... We know that authoritarians rarely give up, and we know they aren’t doing their preparation for the next coup d’état in hiding ....

... CLUE: Where is the funding? ....

... investigators from the CDC’s National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH) and ATSDR will survey civilians living in homes serviced by the joint base water distribution system ....

... the State of Hawaii will be requiring participation in the State’s Safe Travels digital platform to upload proof of vaccination or negative test results for cruise lines arriving in Hawaii from outside the state ....

... the result of years of indulgence and bad habits ....

... A new proposal by the United States could see the state of Hawaii "adopt" Taiwan and help train the island's forces through a partnership with the National Guard ....

... Ethics Commission Chair Melinda Wood stated: “Mr. Harris has the right mix of public policy, litigation, and managerial experience to excel in this role." ....

... twenty informational briefings Senate Ways and Means (WAM) committee will be conducting between January 4–18, 2022 ....

"... Immediately suspend operations at the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Tanks, including fuel transfers...."

... The island retailer will be the first convenience store chain in the U.S. to launch online SNAP payment capabilities ....

... Hawaii has higher legal barriers to virtual-currency companies than any other state ....

... Hawaii’s website falls short of breaking down what money was spent on beyond the vague spending category descriptions, which leave a lot of gray area ....

... This is not the only recommendation the Tax Review Commission came up with ....

... This, in combination with the settlement agreement in Yukutake v. Connors, means that on Oahu, you can obtain a firearm with a single trip to the police station ....

... fulfilling the purposes of Act 90, Session Laws of Hawaii 2003 ....

... “Hawaiʻi is the ʻmost hostile health environment to practice in," physician says ....

... the Board of Trustees (1) approved the drafting and submission of a Public Land Trust focused bill to the 2022 legislature; and (2) approved the measure entitled Building Back Pono: Addressing Socioeconomic Disparities in the Post-COVID Era ....

... There were a total of 33,928 property crimes reported in Hawaii in 2020 ....

... Blangiardi Administration Cabinet Reshuffle ....

... Whether the committee ultimately steps back from its excursion beyond the bounds of its legally authorized investigation remains to be seen; that will depend on the committee’s final report ....

... Ige has signed an emergency proclamation temporarily suspending an upcoming provision in Hawaiʻi’s Sunshine Law that would have mandated at least one in-person location be held for public meetings ....

... beginning January 1, 2022 through March 31, 2022, the interview requirement for new applications and renewals will be waived ....

... “fully vaccinated” to include getting a booster shot ....

... HSTA encourages all of our members to ensure they stay home from work if they have mild symptoms, notify their health care provider, and get tested right away. HSTA members should know they have the right to request quarantine leave benefits ....

... Banned items include plastic disposable food service containers and utensils such forks, spoons and knives, and plates, trays, bowls, cups, hinged (plate lunch) containers and straws ....