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Who will have final say over Mauna Kea decisions? State or stewardship authority?
Senate Bill 6, introduced by Sen. Lorraine Inouye, states the Board of Land and Natural Resources shall supersede the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority for all lands designated under the state conservation district.January 18, 2025 · 1:00 AM HST
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