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The new law establishes safeguards for these ponds and requires new ones to meet strict safety regulations before they are built. It also requires signage clearly indicating that swimming is not allowed, enclosed fencing, and flotation devices to be installed around or near each pond.

Gov. Josh Green quietly signed into law a major piece of legislation dealing with Hawaiian Electric's finances on Tuesday night.

The state has started to accept applications for hurricane insurance from Condominium and Townhouse Associations that have been unable to secure full coverage on the regulated market. HPR's Ashley Mizuo reports on the efforts to stabilize property insurance in Hawaiʻi.

In a Friday bill-signing ceremony, Gov. Josh Green enacted Act 242, or House Bill 496, the vehicle for the new māmaki labeling rules. The law went into effect Tuesday.

Gov. Josh Green signed the state's $40 billion two-year budget into law on Monday. But he reduced it by about $110 million. Green notified lawmakers in June that these cuts were likely as the state's revenue projections dropped since the legislative session came to a close.

Gov. Josh Green signed two bills into law that will enforce harsher regulations and enforcement on illegal fireworks.

Gov. Josh Green signed various agriculture and biosecurity bills into law, including one that the governor had previously intended to veto.

The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority is facing criticism over payment violations and allegations that HTA Executive Isaac Choy created a hostile work environment. Governor Josh Green has called for the resignation of the board members by today, but Board Chair Todd Apo says not all members may comply.

On Friday, the land board voted 5-1 against the Army's final environmental impact statement for the Kahuku Training Area, the Mākua Military Reservation and the entirety of the Kawailoa-Poamoho Training Area.

Gov. Josh Green spoke with The Conversation's Catherine Cruz on his published opinion piece over changes for Medicaid requirements. He also discussed changes to the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority's board.