Hawaiʻi Bill Targeting Corporate Political Spending Heads to Governor

Hawaiʻi lawmakers sent Gov. Josh Green a bill that would redefine corporations in a way that bars them from spending on elections, a first-of-its-kind attempt to work around the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2010 Citizens United ruling.

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Hawaiʻi Cracks Down on Cryptocurrency Kiosks After $240M in Fraud Losses

The Hawaiʻi State Legislature has passed House Bill 1642, which prohibits consumers from using cash to purchase cryptocurrency at ATM-style kiosks but still allows them to cash out crypto they already own.

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PBS Hawaiʻi to Host Live Panel With HPD Chief Finalists

Before Honolulu’s next police chief is selected, the public will get a chance to weigh in. PBS Hawaiʻi will host a live Insights panel Thursday, May 14, with finalists Scott Ebner, Mike Lambert and David Lazar, taking community questions by YouTube chat, email and phone. Mayor Rick Blangiardi meets with the candidates May 18, the Police Commission interviews them May 19, and a selection is expected May 20.

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Oʻahu Food Systems Plan Invites Public Comment

Honolulu’s Office of Climate Change, Sustainability and Resiliency released the first draft of the Oʻahu Food Systems Plan, a five-year roadmap with more than 70 action items focused on nutrition, sustainability, local sourcing and resilience. The draft is open for public comment through June 30, with a virtual forum scheduled Wednesday, May 13, from 6 to 7 p.m. for residents to ask questions.

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