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Applicants wanted for Campaign Spending Commission
The Judicial Council is seeking applicants to fill a current vacancy on the Campaign Spending Commission. The term for this position will run through June 30, 2027.
House urges attorney general to prioritize and expedite state investigation
House Resolution No. 8 also requests that the Department of the Attorney General notify the Legislature as soon as possible whether the legislator who allegedly accepted the $35,000 is a current member of the Thirty-Third Legislature.
Gov. Green appoints Jon Itomura as Chair of the Public Utilities Commission
Gov. Josh Green has appointed Jon Itomura to serve as Chair of the Hawaiʻi Public Utilities Commission.
Applicants Wanted for State Ethics and Campaign Spending Commissions
The Judicial Council is seeking applicants to fill upcoming vacancies on the Hawaiʻi State Ethics Commission and Campaign Spending Commission. The terms on each commission will run four years from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2029.
Gov. appoints Chief Information Officer, Board and Commission members; Maui’s Debbie Cabebe to Hawai‘i Community Development Authority Pulehunui
Gov. Josh Green, M.D., has appointed several individuals to various open positions in state departments as well as to boards and commissions. The list includes Christine Sakuda as State Of Hawaiʻi Chief Information Officer and Maui’s Debbie Cabebe to the Hawaiʻi Community Development Authority for Pulehunui.
Four Maui County incumbents uncontested for re-election
By virtue of being uncontested, Maui County Council Members Shane Sinenci of East Maui and Gabe Johnson of Lāna‘i will be re-elected to their respective seats this year. Central Maui Sen. Troy Hashimoto is also uncontested for his 5th District Senate seat, and District 9 Rep. Justin Woodson has no opponent to stand in the way of his return to the state House of Representatives.
Candidates file nomination papers, aim to help with Maui’s housing crisis
Two candidates for public office are testing political waters and saying they aim to help address Maui’s housing crisis, especially in the wake of the August wildfires.
Rep. Kaniela Ing Apologizes for Campaign Violations, Vows to Move Forward
“I made unintentional mistakes that hurt me, but I did so while fighting those who profit from intentional mistakes on the backs of working people. All I can do is apologize, correct my problem, face the consequences, make changes so they never happen again, and move forward,” said Rep. Ing.
