The United States Supreme Court’s 2022 decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, the constitutional right to abortion, set off a series of changes to the way that abortions would be ...
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On June 2, National Gun Violence Awareness Day, Governor Green signed into law two key pieces of firearms related legislation – SB1230 and HB1239 – to preserve the safety of ...
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Since the end of the legislative session in early May, we have signed more than 80 bills into law that work to create safer communities, increase opportunities for educational equity ...
Read More Ke Ala Hou, A New Path Forward – July 2023 Governor’s Message
The Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) Program has announced it is expanding eligibility to provide more assistance for Hawaiʻi homeowners. Since the program’s inception in 2021, service providers from the Council ...
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Governor Green signed antivaping bill SB975, now Act 62, which will reduce access and availability of electronic smoking devices to children and teens. Act 62 establishes the offense of unlawful ...
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On June 8, Governor Green signed HB1183 at Hāʻena State Park with the intent to enhance the management of state parks across our islands. Hāʻena State Park, similar to other ...
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The Automobile License Plate Collectors Association (ALPCA) has awarded Hawai‘i’s Polynesian Voyaging Society (PVS) the Best New Plate Award for 2022. The plate design portrays the Hōkūle‘a anchored at Kualoa ...
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On June 14, Governor Green signed multiple bills to make life safer for Hawai‘i residents. The bills signed focused on the ongoing battle against domestic violence and sexual assault, and ...
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Governor Green, Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi, and a host of other state and city officials participated in a blessing ceremony on June 9 for a new affordable housing project ...
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HONOLULU – Work furlough inmate Donoven Schine was reported missing from a 3:30 a.m. headcount at the Laumaka Work Furlough Center. He was not authorized to leave. State Sheriffs and Honolulu Police were ...
Read More PSD NEWS RELEASE – Sheriffs, HPD searching for missing Laumaka work furlough inmate.