#Fifth Amendment
Gov. Green responds to lawsuit challenging Hawaiian Homes program
Gov. Josh Green today issued a statement defending the state against a federal lawsuit challenging the eligibility requirements within the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act.
Lahaina Strong calls for passage of Bill 9 in wake of Temporary Investigative Group report
Lahaina Strong, a community group that arose in the wake of the Lahaina wildfire disaster, is calling for the Maui County Council to take expeditious action on Bill 9, which would phase out short-term vacation rentals in apartment-zoned districts. “We are still awaiting confirmation of dates for the two full Council hearings required before Bill […]
Maui Council set to begin deliberations on short-term rental phase-out bill
Maui County Council members are set to begin deliberations next week on Bill 9, a proposed measure to phase out short-term vacation rentals that could significantly impact housing, tourism, jobs, tax revenue, and the island’s economy. The Housing and Land Use Committee, chaired by Council Member Tasha Kama, closed public testimony Wednesday after hearing from […]
