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Trump Tariffs, Immigration Crackdown Could Increase 贬补飞补颈驶颈 Inflation David Croxford/Civil Beat/2025

Trump Tariffs, Immigration Crackdown Could Increase 贬补飞补颈驶颈 Inflation

A University of 贬补飞补颈驶颈 economist says if the president-elect makes good on his promises it could affect everything from tourism to real estate.

Full-Time Criminal Investigative Unit Proposed To Tackle Illegal Fireworks David Croxford/Civil Beat/2025

Full-Time Criminal Investigative Unit Proposed To Tackle Illegal Fireworks

A task force that began its work long before the recent tragedy in Salt Lake also recommends a unified fireworks permitting system in 贬补飞补颈驶颈 and $2 million for a new firearms and explosives lab.

Will Tragedy Change How 贬补飞补颈驶颈 Polices Illegal Fireworks? David Croxford/Civil Beat/2025

Will Tragedy Change How 贬补飞补颈驶颈 Polices Illegal Fireworks?

A task force created to find and stop shipments has seized more than 100 tons of explosives 鈥 but no criminal charges have followed.

Plan To Bail Out HECO’s Credit Rating Would Cost Customers $48 A Year Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2023

Plan To Bail Out HECO’s Credit Rating Would Cost Customers $48 A Year

A proposed wildfire settlement fund tops the utility’s legislative agenda for 2025.

Green Moves To Protect Medical Pot Caregivers from ‘Undue’ Enforcement Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

Green Moves To Protect Medical Pot Caregivers from ‘Undue’ Enforcement

The governor’s executive order addresses a state law that is set to expire Wednesday.

Green Proposes Spending Another $30 Million On A New O驶ahu Jail Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020

Green Proposes Spending Another $30 Million On A New O驶ahu Jail

Ultimately it could be a $1 billion project. Meanwhile, some are advocating for greater emphasis on keeping people out of prison.

Legislators Look To Support Student Recovery From The Pandemic David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Legislators Look To Support Student Recovery From The Pandemic

Some lawmakers and advocates say schools need more help with funding gaps, especially after federal assistance expired this fall.

Legislature May Take A Stand Against Decades Of Pay-To-Play Politics Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

Legislature May Take A Stand Against Decades Of Pay-To-Play Politics

New rules and proposed laws could fundamentally change how political campaigns are financed.

Beth Fukumoto: 6 Ways Legislators Can Make Life Better In 贬补飞补颈驶颈 Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Beth Fukumoto: 6 Ways Legislators Can Make Life Better In 贬补飞补颈驶颈

Sitting on a budget surplus, lawmakers need to make some down-payments on these initiatives.

Governor Injects $2.2 Million Into Revival Of 贬补飞补颈驶颈 Fire Marshal’s Office Courtesy: Army National Guard/Staff Sgt. Matthew A. Foster/2023

Governor Injects $2.2 Million Into Revival Of 贬补飞补颈驶颈 Fire Marshal’s Office

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