Gov. Green Appoints New State Representative for Waipahu District

Gov. Josh Green appointed Daisy Hartsfield to serve as the state representative for District 36, which includes Waipahu and Village Park. Hartsfield will serve as a state representative for the remainder of the term, which ends in November. She will be sworn in on Jan. 21, on the opening day of the legislative session.

Hawaii News Now.

Potential Tax Break Rollback for Hawaiʻi’s Wealthier Residents

Tax break changes could be coming for Hawaiʻi residents who make over $250,000 as a household, but not until after 2026. Gov. Josh Green said Monday that after passing sweeping tax breaks, federal government policies have hurt the state’s revenue. Governor Green noted it as his priority heading into the new legislative session.

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Hawaii Business Magazine

Rewriting My Life: Why I Left the Workforce for My Family

I didn’t want to look back in 20 years and wish I were a better mother.

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Gov. Green Calls on Alleged Lawmaker to Come Clean

A petition filed to Hawaiʻi’s State House and Senate alleges a legislator accepted tens of thousands of dollars. The citizens’ petition calls on Hawaiʻi’s House and Senate to convene a committee with subpoena and contempt powers to investigate an incident where an unknown and influential legislator accepted $35,000 in a paper bag.

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Hawaiʻi Already Has a Referee Shortage. Moanalua High Attack Could Make It Worse

Last month, videos surfaced of two parents heckling a referee at a Moanalua High School boys basketball game that led to a school official being knocked out.

Hawaiʻi Public Radio.

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