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Lawmakers have introduced lots of bills in response to the fires in August, including measures to provide housing and rebuild historic Lahaina. And hundreds of millions of dollars have already been diverted from projects like school construction and repair.

By John Pritchett

January 28, 2024 · 1 min read

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Lawmakers have introduced lots of bills in response to the fires in August, including measures to provide housing and rebuild historic Lahaina. And hundreds of millions of dollars have already been diverted from projects like school construction and repair.

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About the Author

John Pritchett

John Pritchett is an award-winning cartoonist. He has created artwork in Hawaii for decades, including 20 years at the Honolulu Weekly. See his portfolio on the web at: pritchettcartoons.com. Opinions are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect Civil Beat’s views.

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