Green signs bill banning concealed firearms in 'sensitive places' Fri, Jun 2, 2023 1:35 PM Gov. Josh Green signed a bill Friday banning concealed firearms in what are deemed "sensitive places." Senate...
Hawaii visitor spending up as tourism continues to recover from the pandemic Wed, May 31, 2023 9:54 AM Visitors spent $1.72 billion in Hawaii during April as the islands saw the highest recovery rate since COVID-19, according to...
CDC: Hawaii drug overdoses doubled over the last decade Tue, May 30, 2023 12:15 PM The number of overdose-related deaths in Hawaii has almost doubled over the last decade, according to the latest Centers for...
Hawaii governor still has long list of bills to sign Tue, May 30, 2023 6:41 AM Hawaii Gov. Josh Green has yet to sign a long list of bills passed by the Hawaii State Legislature earlier this month, including...
Several states adopt, advance new gun restriction laws in 2023 Sun, May 28, 2023 3:12 AM Numerous states took action to implement gun control legislation this year, many involving firearms deemed "assault weapons."...
Attorneys general file amicus brief in support of handgun age requirement Fri, May 26, 2023 8:16 AM Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes filed a joint amicus brief alongside 21 other attorneys general to support the federal...
Attorneys general want Congress to act on drug tied to fentanyl overdoses Thu, May 18, 2023 8:36 AM Thirty-nine attorneys general are asking Congress to classify xylazine as a controlled substance for its ties to drug...
Updated plan says Red Hill defueling could begin in October Wed, May 17, 2023 9:47 AM The Department of Defense said defueling would begin in October at the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility in Hawaii, months...
Hawaii's taxes on goods receives mid-range score in report Tue, May 16, 2023 11:26 AM Hawaii's approach to sales taxes received a mid-range score in a report but showed slight improvement since 2020. ...
Report: Hawaii has received $1.2 billion from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Mon, May 15, 2023 1:00 PM Hawaii has used $1.2 billion from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law on roads, providing internet service to thousands and...
Hawaii's new gun laws could lead to lawsuits, group says Mon, May 8, 2023 12:08 PM A firearms bill passed by Hawaii lawmakers will make filing lawsuits on many of the state’s gun laws easier, a Second Amendment...
Hawaii lawmakers exceed spending cap Sat, May 6, 2023 12:30 PM The $21.7 billion biennial budget approved by Hawaiian lawmakers has raised some eyebrows. Lawmakers continued...
Hawaii gets low marks in business tax ranking Tue, May 2, 2023 11:37 AM Hawaii’s individual income tax scored among the poorest in a new report. As a part of the Tax Foundation’s 2023...
Hawaii gets $115 million for broadband expansion Fri, Apr 28, 2023 1:19 PM Hawaii will receive $115.5 million in grant money from the American Rescue Plan to improve broadband. The money...
Red Hill closure reignites debate over Jones Act Mon, Apr 24, 2023 12:05 PM Relaxing a 100-year-old maritime rule could save the Department of Defense millions of dollars, but some are questioning why the...
Report addresses Hawaii's rising property values Thu, Apr 20, 2023 1:00 PM Hawaii's skyrocketing property values could lead to higher tax payments unless local lawmakers take mitigating measures,...
Hawaii teachers will vote next week on pay raise agreement with state Tue, Apr 18, 2023 6:20 AM Hawaii teachers will receive 3.4% annual pay raises over the next four years under a tentative agreement reached with the...
Lawmakers continue to hammer out details on public firearms ban Thu, Apr 13, 2023 4:00 PM The Hawaii Senate on Thursday rejected changes made by the House on a bill that would ban firearms in certain public places. ...
Some taxpayers who filed before Feb. 10 can file amended return for state payments Tue, Apr 11, 2023 11:45 AM Taxpayers in Colorado and 20 other states who filed 2022 federal income tax returns before Feb. 10 and reported specific state...
Hawaii, IRS offering tax breaks to families affected by Red Hill Thu, Apr 6, 2023 7:40 AM Families affected by the Red Hill water crisis will not have to pay state taxes on lodging, meals and other gifts received while...