Hawaii Governor David Ige says “revenue enhancements” are needed to offset a projected $1.4B budget deficit.
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Higher state taxes may be coming Gov. David Ige’s administration is considering unspecified tax increases and “revenue enhancements” to help plug a projected $1.4 billion shortfall, members of the state Senate’s Committee on Ways and Means were told Monday. Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Civil Beat. Hawaii News Now. LA travel restrictions threaten to hurt Hawai‘i tourism Stimulus will help Hawaiian Air, other businesses get their workers back Economic forecast: Visitor numbers could hit 6M this year Late deliveries, holiday season are blamed for slow vaccine rollout State sent out hundreds of ineffective masks in pandemic chaos Hawai‘i Restaurant Card boosted economy, but $5M was never spent Will the Legislature reverse Ige’s suspension of the public records law? |
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OʻAHU |
Legislators aim to fix flaw in New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District bill Lawmakers says a problem in earlier legislation has slowed the progress of the New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District. A new measure correcting the flaw will be introduced this month. Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Judge dismisses obstruction case against Kealoha conspiracy victim Commissioning event eyed for USS Daniel Inouye Matson to welcome new vessel to Honolulu |
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HAWAIʻI ISLAND |
Activists occupy part of Wailoa River State Park A group claiming the authority of the Hawaiian Kingdom has again set up camp in the Hilo park and planted taro and fruit trees on the lawn near the statue of Kamehameha the Great. Tribune-Herald. $77M in bonds will cover old debts, finance new projects New management in place at Hilo veterans home Lawsuit: DOE failed to help Hilo student who was harassed and bullied |
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MAUI COUNTY |
Alice Lee to lead City Council, calls public health and budget top priorities The new Maui County Council chairwoman says public health and safety, balancing the budget and creating a county Department of Agriculture are some of the top issues the council will tackle this year. Maui News. Maui County on the verge of returning to “safer at home” order, mayor says Maui parents blindsided after distance learning is extended an extra month |
KAUAʻI |
Mayor says limited infections mean many small businesses can stay open Kaua‘i is currently in the least-restrictive Tier Four of its recovery plan, with a seven-day average of one case per day and a positivity rate of just 1%. KITV4. Hotels see uptick in reservations ahead of changes to travel rules Kaua‘i students go back to school |
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