#economic diversification

Senate WAM Committee votes to approve the Senate’s version of the State Budget Bill

The Senate Committee on Ways and Means advanced the State Budget Bill, HB1800 HD1 SD1, Wednesday. “As the Senate strives to preserve future income tax cuts for working families, the budget reflects a multi-pronged approach that captures underutilized funds to prioritize resources for essential public services,” according to the Hawaiʻi State Senate Majority.

Hawai’i Senate Majority Outlines Priorities For The Upcoming 2026 Legislative Session

The Hawai’i Senate Majority today announced its 2026 legislative priorities in advance of the Hawaiʻi State Legislature’s Opening Day on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026.

Maui Mayor appoints Jade P. Rojas-Letisi as Director of Office of Economic Development

Mayor Richard Bissen appointed Jade P. Rojas-Letisi as the Director of the County of Maui Office of Economic Development, which is tasked with strengthening kama‘āina industries, supporting small businesses and advancing economic diversification across Maui Nui.

Maui Planning Commission considers allowing hotel in Kīhei tech park

Property owner says a business hotel could serve the workers who come to the park, which was created in the late 1980s to help ease Maui’s economic reliance on tourism and big ag.

Bissen delivers State of the County address tonight, Budget presentation on Friday

Mayor Richard Bissen will deliver his first State of the County address at 5 p.m. today, Tuesday, March 21 on the front lawn of Kalana O Maui, the County Building in Wailuku.

County of Maui solicits applications for Economic Diversification grants

In response to the priorities identified, the Maui County Council set aside $320,000 last year for the grants. The deadline to apply is 4 p.m. on March 3, 2023.