Nanea Kalani/Civil Beat
New Law Gives Hawaii Unions Even More Power
The next governor will have less say over who sits on the board that resolves labor disputes.
PF Bentley/Civil Beat
Hawaii Could Be $1 Billion in Hole by 2019, GOP Senator Warns
State Senate’s only Republican warns that lawmakers and the next governor will need to address a “budget freefall.”
PF Bentley/Civil Beat
Hawaii Women Lawmakers Slam Police Chief for Canceling Domestic Violence Meeting
HPD says Thursday’s meeting was canceled due to a Sept. 30 informational hearing on the issue that involves many of the same concerned lawmakers.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat
County Councils Agree to Lobby State for More Hotel Tax Revenue
UPDATED. In a second push to fund local services, Hawaii mayors want the Legislature to let counties levy a surcharge on the General Excise Tax.
Hawaii Capitol to Prepare for ‘Active Shooter’ Scenario
Honolulu Police training follows national trend of authorities advising people what to do if someone starts shooting in a public place.
PF Bentley/Civil Beat
Hawaii Counties Prepare for Another Battle over Hotel Tax Revenue
The Legislature has reaped the benefits of a cap it put in place three years ago on the amount it shares with counties.
Chad Blair/Civil Beat
Chad Blair: Republicans on Parade
Hawaii’s longtime minority party believes 2014 could be the year of change. Really!
PF Bentley/Civil Beat
Hawaii Legislature: Most Incumbents Win, But There Are Exceptions
Hanohano, Solomon and Cabanilla among the incumbents who have lost or are trailing.
