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Hawaiʻi AG applauds state supreme court decision upholding prohibition of short-term vacation rentals on agricultural lands
Attorney General Anne Lopez is applauding the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court’s unanimous decision of Rosehill v. State of Hawaiʻi, Land Use Commission, where the court held that farm dwellings in the agricultural district cannot be used as short-term vacation rentals under Hawaiʻi law.
Farm to School Program Features Kalo on Food Service Menu
The ‘Āina Pono Hawai‘i State Farm to School Program celebrated a milestone on Kauaʻi with ‘Ele‘ele Elementary School becoming the first Hawai‘i Department of Education school to officially serve kalo or taro in its food service menu.
Hawai‘i Lt. Gov. Seeks Legal Opinion on Gun Law
Hawai‘i Lt. Gov. Doug Chin is requesting a legal opinion to clarify the authority of county police chiefs to issue licenses permitting unconcealed firearms…
US Supreme Court Rules on Union Fees in Janus v. AFSCME
Hawaiʻi Attorney General Doug Chin called the ruling “utterly-misguided and disturbing.” US Senator Brian Schatz said the ruling could mean smaller payckecks and fewer benefits for teachers, fire fighters, police officers and others. Those in support of the ruling say it forces unions to be more accountable.
Hundreds of Maui Youth to Participate in UH Wahine Soccer Clinic
Lieutenant Governor Doug Chin kicks off the University of Hawai‘i Rainbow Wahine Maui Soccer Clinic this Saturday.
Chin to Succeed Tsutsui as Lieutenant Governor of Hawai‘i
Democratic candidate Doug Chin today has announced he will succeed Shan Tsutsui of Maui as the 13th Lieutenant Governor of the state of Hawaiʻi.
AG Chin to Announce Decision on LG Vacancy by Weeks’ End
“I will announce my decision regarding the lieutenant governor vacancy by the end of the week. In the meantime, I have been in direct contact with…
Hirono to Donate Pay to Health Centers During Government Shutdown
US Sen. Hirono says she will donate pay she receives during the federal government shutdown to Hawaiʻi’s 14 Federally Qualified Community Health Centers.
Legislation Seeks Continued Military Pay During Government Shutdown
Home to the United States Pacific Command, Hawai‘i has nearly 50,000 active duty and reserve members of the military.
Hawai‘i Representatives Refuse Pay During Government Shutdown
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) and Rep. Colleen Hanabusa (HI-01) announced they will not accept their salary during the federal government shutdown.
Federal Government Shutdown Results in Haleakalā Sunrise Summit Closure
SUMMIT DISTRICT: CLOSED TO VISITATION DURING SUNRISE HOURS (3AM-7AM). Open (with no restroom facilities or other services) at all other times.
Hawai‘i Senators Weigh in on Federal Government Shutdown
The federal government shutdown officially went into effect early this morning, with the White House Press Secretary calling it the “Schumer Shutdown.”
Hawai‘i Sues to Stop Net Neutrality Rollback
Attorney General Chin said, “Big business must not be deciding what people in Hawaiʻi can access on the Internet and how easily we can access it.”
$45 M Settlement: 67 Hawai‘i Borrowers Affected
Attorney General Chin: “This settlement holds PHH accountable for the harms that 67 Hawaiʻi borrowers suffered from improper loan servicing.”
Hawai‘i Urges DHHS Not to Roll Back Contraception Coverage Mandate
Attorney General Chin said, “Unfortunately the Trump Administration has embarked on a multi-pronged assault on women’s health care, and these final interim rules are part of that.”
Attorney General Chin: “Unfortunately the Trump Administration has embarked on a multi-pronged assault on women’s health care, and these final interim rules are part of that.”
Hawai‘i Joins Case: Colorado Bakery Refused to Sell Wedding Cake to Gay Couple
The brief was filed in support of the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the same-sex couple to whom Masterpiece Cakeshop refused to sell a wedding cake.
Hawai‘i Supreme Court Rejects Request for State Repair of Waikiki Seawalls
The Hawaiʻi Supreme Court rejected a request by Waikiki apartment and condo owners to order the state to pay for repairs to a damaged seawall, or for attorney fees after 10 years of litigation.
Hawaii AG Urges Trump to Support Childhood Immigrant Arrivals
In Hawaiʻi, approximately 2,000 people are eligible for DACA status.
US Supreme Court Denies Trump’s Clarification of Order Relating to Travel Ban
The US Supreme Court today denied the Trump Administration’s motion to clarify an order issued by the court in Trump v Hawaiʻi relating to his travel ban.
Federal Court Rules in Favor of Travel Ban Plaintiffs
Hawaiʻi federal district Judge Derrick K. Watson on Thursday afternoon issued an order in favor of Hawaiʻi in it’s challenge of the Trump travel ban.
