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Jesse Espitia

Jesse Espitia is from El Monte, Calif., and studies journalism at UH Manoa. He covers the labor beat.
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Cleaning Up: The Aftermath Of A Honolulu Union’s Embezzlement Scandal Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Cleaning Up: The Aftermath Of A Honolulu Union’s Embezzlement Scandal

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Members of IBEW 1260 had to pick up the pieces after former business manager Brian Ahakuelo and his wife were convicted.

Are Hawaii Child Labor Laws Hampering Work-Based Learning Opportunities? David Croxford/Civil Beat/2022

Are Hawaii Child Labor Laws Hampering Work-Based Learning Opportunities?

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House Concurrent Resolution 58 asks the state to review the current youth work permit system.

Hawaii May Subsidize Pay For Child Care Workers Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Hawaii May Subsidize Pay For Child Care Workers

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A bill proposes the creation of a two-year pilot program in a bid to attract more qualified child care professionals in the state.

UFC In Hawaii? Lawmakers Hope To Attract More MMA Events Cory Lum/Civil Beat

UFC In Hawaii? Lawmakers Hope To Attract More MMA Events

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The measure is on its way to a final vote in the House.

Hawaii Companies May Be Required To Disclose Pay In Job Ads Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Hawaii Companies May Be Required To Disclose Pay In Job Ads

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Senate Bill 1057 would require employers to list their hourly rates and salary rates on job listings.

Tourists, Guns, Business: Here鈥檚 What Hawaii Lawmakers Plan To Tackle In 2023 David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Tourists, Guns, Business: Here鈥檚 What Hawaii Lawmakers Plan To Tackle In 2023

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Lawmakers are back in session to tackle a multitude of issues.