State House cuts funding for TMT enforcement

Posted on by Russ Roberts

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Top Story:  The State House has approved a draft bill that would cut law enforcement operations in situations such a the TMT demonstrations on Mauna Kea.

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02.19.2020
TOP STORIES
House cuts funding for TMT enforcement from state budget
House lawmakers approved a rough draft of the new state operating budget Tuesday that cut more than $65 million in funding that Gov. David Ige requested for law enforcement operations to cope with disturbances such as the ongoing protests over the Thirty Meter Telescope. Star-Advertiser

Legislative roundup
Affordable housing developers would be allowed to sidestep a process designed to protect Hawai‘i’s lands if a bill backed by top political leaders becomes law. Civil Beat
Senate Bill 2793 proposes to reduce the penalty of controlled substances from a felony to a misdemeanor. KHON2

Auto sales keep losing traction.
Hawai‘i auto sales are projected to keep softening in 2020 as they appear headed for a third straight year of declines.       Star-Advertiser
HAWAII BUSINESS
20 for the Next 20: Matt Bauer, Kupu
As COO, Matt Bauer has spearheaded several of Kupu’s initiatives including programs that develop Hawai‘i’s youth through service and learning opportunities. “The programs engage young people in work necessary to environmental and cultural stewardship,” says Bauer… read more.
OʻAHU
Red Hill fuel storage deadline in doubt
Hopes to shut down the Navy’s underground fuel tanks in 2028 were in doubt Tuesday after the chairwoman of a critical Senate committee removed the revised version of Senate Bill 2774 from the docket. Star-Advertiser

An underwater tunnel between ‘Ewa and Downtown?
State lawmakers may ask the DOT to study the idea as a way to alleviate traffic, even as a rail line is still being built. Civil Beat

Trial over Princess Kawananakoa’s fortune set to begin
As the fight for the Hawaiian royalty descendant’s fortune heads to trial next month, both sides are accusing each other of racketing up their legal fees, which are now approaching $7 million. Hawaii News Now

Honolulu Tattoo Expo fined $120K
The state Health Department has fined promoters for allowing 12 unlicensed tattoo artists to participate in its event.            Star-Advertiser  Hawaii News Now  KHON2  KITV4
SMALL BUSINESS TOOL KIT
9 Ways To Protect Your Online Identity

To stay protected, it’s important to keep your operating system and anti-malware software updated to the latest versions. Keeping your system updated is one of your most effective weapons against cyber attacks… read more.
HAWAIʻI ISLAND
Frustration with traffic flow
Hawai‘i County Council members were unhappy with the Department of Public Works’ efforts to relieve traffic congestion across the island, and want answers about the timing of traffic signals. Tribune-Herald.

Council committee advances sewer improvement district
Neighbors of the 1,300-unit master-planned Kaloko Heights development will get a free ride on sewer hookups, thanks to an improvement district initiated by the developers.                   West Hawaii Today.

TMT truce might be extended
Hawai‘i County Mayor Harry Kim has asked the Thirty Meter Telescope for a two-month extension of the current moratorium that has kept the peace on Mauna Kea since December.      Star-Advertiser.

 

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