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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.

Maui County Democrats Host Annual Convention, April 1

The Maui County Democratic Party will hold its Annual Convention on Saturday, April 1, at the Maui Waena Intermediate School Cafeteria starting at 1 p.m.

Lawmakers Seek Exemption for Hawaiʻi from Jones Act

Supporters of the resolutions say the Act in its current form creates a restrictive impact on the market for shipping goods to Hawaiʻi. The bipartisan resolutions, supporters say, are intended to positively impact the cost of living for residents in the state.

3 Finalists Considered for Maui’s 9th District House

Dave Merchant, chair of the nominating committee said all seven candidates who were considered were well qualified, thoughtful, and demonstrated a commitment to public service.

Maui Democratic Party Accepting Applications for House District 9

The Maui County Democratic Party is now accepting applications from individuals interested in filling the District 9 state House vacancy created by the governor’s appointment of Gil Keith-Agaran to the state Senate.

Governor Appoints Gilbert Keith-Agaran to Maui Senate Seat

Gov. Neil Abercrombie today announced the appointment of Gilbert Keith-Agaran to state Senate to represent Hawaii’s 5th senatorial district, a seat recently left vacant by Lieutenant Governor Shan Tsutsui.