Christian Navarro

Christian Navarro is a senior at the University of Hawaii pursuing degrees in Journalism and fine art, with an emphasis on photography. He covers labor.
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Senate Calls For Lava Evacuation Plans On Big Island Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat

Senate Calls For Lava Evacuation Plans On Big Island

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Lawmakers want the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to pick up the pace in drafting evacuation plans.

Lawmakers Want To Expand Protections Against Non-Disclosure Agreements Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Lawmakers Want To Expand Protections Against Non-Disclosure Agreements

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The current law only protects incoming employees from signing NDAs as a condition of employment.

Hawaii Senate Votes To Raise Minimum Wage By October Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Hawaii Senate Votes To Raise Minimum Wage By October

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But the House of Representatives may seek a slower wage increase after businesses raised concerns with the Senate’s proposal.

Minimum Wage, Affordable Housing Top Legislative Agendas On Opening Day Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Minimum Wage, Affordable Housing Top Legislative Agendas On Opening Day

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Lawmakers will also consider proposals to expand access to mental health care, create new jobs and fund higher education programs in Hawaii.