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Federal Anti-Pot Move Derided As A ‘Reckless Prohibition-Style Decision’
Hawaii leaders oppose stronger federal enforcement. But one cannabis advocate sees a possible “silver lining.”
Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat/2017
Ex-Army Ranger Named Temporary US Attorney For Hawaii
Kenji Price has been focusing on white collar criminal defense and commercial litigation at a Honolulu firm.
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Chad Blair: Micronesia Won’t Soon Break Its Addiction To US Dollars
The economic prospects of most COFA nations are limited. But their military importance to the U.S. is growing.
Tracy Wright Corvo
Trump Nominates Honolulu Attorney Jill Otake For Federal Judgeship
The announcement was praised by by Hawaii’s two Democratic senators, Brian Schatz and Mazie Hirono.
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Attorney General Doug Chin Running For Congress
UPDATED: The Democrat has emerged as one of the key legal challengers to the policies of the Trump administration.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2017
How Will Hawaii Fare Under Federal Tax Changes?
Limits on deductions for mortgage interest and state and local tax payments could offset the benefits of temporary tax cuts for island residents.
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Travel Ban Faces Scrutiny From Judges Who Blocked It Before
Hawaii’s challenge to the restrictions was heard in Seattle on Wednesday.
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Where Protected Lands Stand After National Monument Review
Trump downsizes two Utah monuments, and rule changes are still under consideration for two preserves in the Pacific.
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UH Graduate Students Say GOP Tax Plan Could Derail Their Education
Many are already financially strapped, and one Republican proposal would increase their tax liability by thousands of dollars.
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Fight Over Trump Travel Restrictions Back To Appeals Courts
Hawaii’s challenge goes before a three-judge panel in Seattle on Wednesday.