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State Senate Confirms Max Otani as Director of Public Safety

The Hawaiʻi State Senate confirmed on Wednesday, Feb. 24 the appointment of Max Otani as Director of the Department of Public Safety through Dec. 5, 2022.

Legislature Passes Bill to Eliminate Coal-Powered Energy in Hawai’i

The Hawai‘i State Senate passed a bill that would prohibit the Public Utilities Commission from extending or renewing any contracts to generate energy from coal and phase out the use of coal in Hawai‘i by the end of 2022.

Hawaii Senate Kills GMO Labeling Bill

The senators were swayed in part by the state attorney general who called the bill “unconstitutional.” They have indicated they will push for a concurrent resolution to study the matter.

Measure Signed to Prevent Spread of Axis Deer

The new law comes as crews work to eradicate the deer population in Hawai‘i County, before ranchers and farmers face the same problems now occurring on Maui.