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Maui Planning Commission advances vacation rental phase-out bill
The Maui Planning Commission heard more than seven hours of often impassioned testimony Tuesday, then deliberated nearly three hours before recommending that the Maui County Council approve a bill to phase-out of thousands of short-term rentals in apartment districts, mostly in South and West Maui.
Hawaiʻi Reaches $11.3M Settlement Against Credit Card Companies
The settlements against Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase, Discover Financial Services, and Citibank, are related to marketing practices for credit card payment protection plans, alleged by the attorney general to be deceptive under state law.
Hawaii & 38 Other States Ask For E-Cigarette Regulation
Supporters of the measure called on a ban of e-cigarette sales to minors and emphasized the need for immediate regulatory oversight.
Hawaii Part of $69 Million E-Book Settlement
Consumers in Hawaii could receive up to $300,000 in total compensation, according to the state Attorney General’s Office.
Settlement Funding Available for Foreclosure Assistance Programs
The Settlement includes approximately $7.9 million in direct funds to the State of Hawai’i, to create a Foreclosure Assistance Program.
Obama’s Birth Certificate Reveals Citizenship
The birther debate surrounding the official birth certificate of President Barak Obama took a turn, with the release of certified copies from the Hawaii State Health Department.
