#Mark Bennett
Former Hawai‘i AG Nominated to Appeals Court
President Donald Trump announced his intent to nominate former Hawaiʻi Attorney General Mark Bennett as a Circuit Judge with the Ninth Circuit Appeals court.
Agreement reached on Akaka Bill
An agreement has been reached on the Akaka Bill, also known as the Native Hawaiian government Reorganization Act (NHGRA). Today U.S. Senators Daniel K. Akaka and Daniel K. Inouye announced that they have reached an agreement with Governor Linda Lingle that will secure the Governor’s full support for the Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act. Senator […]
STATE PLANS TO FILE APPEAL IN CASE OVER STATE LAYOFFS
State Attorney General Mark Bennett today said the state plans to file an appeal in a case over state worker layoffs. Governor Linda Lingle had sought to implement a furlough plan calling for a three day per month furlough over two years. The Hawaii Government Employees Association (HGEA) sought an injunction against the furlough implementation […]