Chad Blair: Hawaii Lawmakers Consider Restrictions On Electric Guns
Tasers and stun guns were legalized barely three months ago and already the law may be tweaked to control their use.
UH Official: Mauna Kea Management Bill Would Mean ‘An End To Astronomy’
The Senate Higher Education Committee is expected to decide Wednesday on a bill that would replace a recent management plan devised by the Board of Regents.
State Wants $1 Million To Accredit Conservation Officers
Each Hawaii police department is already accredited by the national Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies.
Legislature Passes Bill To Clear Up ‘Chaotic Situation’ In State Courts
A Hawaii Supreme Court ruling in December led to the dismissal of dozens of cases as well as confusion among judges over how to interpret it.
The Navy Water Crisis Could Halt New Construction On Oahu
If the water system can’t take on new users, it would be 鈥渃atastrophic,鈥 a construction industry lobbyist said.
Danny De Gracia: Incarceration In Hawaii Doesn鈥檛 Have To Hurt Future Generations
Children who have incarcerated parents are at risk for crime and developmental problems. A bill moving through the Senate seeks to change that.
Legislative Speed-Dating: Hundreds Of Nonprofits Get 2 Minutes To Ask For Cash
More than 300 organizations will have a chance to ask for state funds from lawmakers on Monday with the return of the state’s grants-in-aid program.
When You’re Cracking Down On Corruption, Don’t Forget Lobbyists
There are many things the Legislature can do to bring far greater transparency and accountability to a sometimes shady political industry.
State To Pay $40,000 In Alleged Gang Attack At Oahu Jail
Staff at the state’s largest jail left some doors unlocked and ajar, which allowed five alleged gang members to attack a prisoner on another floor.
Bill To Boost Veteran Educator Pay Gets Pushback From Labor Unions
The resistance makes the road to passage more difficult for Senate Bill 2819, which proposes a one-time salary adjustment for veteran teachers whose pay does not reflect their years of experience.