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The state of Hawai‘i's economy with Paul Brewbaker; Reality Check with Civil Beat: Latest Developments From the State Legislature

Remote testimony at the State Legislature; State mismanagement of Native Hawaiian burial grounds; Reality Check: American Samoans can return home after quarantine in Hawaii; Maui County planning 5,000 affordable housing units in five years; The Rent and Relief Housing Assistance Program.
 

Remote testimony at the State Legislature

A Joint Legislative Committee conducted another informational hearing on Affordable Housing today.  As HPR’s Wayne Yoshioka reports, this time, lawmakers heard from developers.

The Legislature appropriated millions for affordable housing statewide.   But as HPR’s Wayne Yoshioka reports, it’s a long-term goal that will require a significant investment.

State Senate and House lawmakers began working out their differences on more than 300 bills today.   A high priority this session was homelessness and affordable housing.    HPR’s Wayne Yoshioka reports. 

This is Day 25 at the State Legislature as lawmakers consider passage of hundreds of bills to meet a critical deadline.  HPR’s Wayne Yoshioka reports.

Homelessness was cited by legislative leaders as the most pressing issue this session.  There are more than 130 bills relating to homelessness and affordable housing.    HPR’s Wayne Yoshioka has this update on some of the bills that are advancing as we near the one-third mark on the legislative calendar.

The joint Senate and House money committees conducted another pre-session budget hearing today and lawmakers focused on one of the key issues in the state.    HPR’s Wayne Yoshioka reports.

The State Legislature officially opened its 2015 session today.   Common themes of restoring public confidence in government and no new taxes were emphasized in both chambers.   HPR’s Wayne Yoshioka reports.

A Joint House and Senate Environmental Committee focused on the resources needed to manage the growing threat of invasive species in Hawai’i.    HPR’s Wayne Yoshioka reports. 

State lawmakers were briefed today on where health agencies and medical facilities are in preparing for infectious disease outbreaks like Ebola.   HPR’s Wayne Yoshioka reports.    

The State Legislature is considering a number of bills to provide tax relief for residents on the verge of becoming homeless.   One sweeping measure is proposing a number of tax breaks for those in need.  HPR’s Wayne Yoshioka reports.    

The Legislature convened for its 27th session today, with both Houses honoring more than 80 former lawmakers who served since Statehood 55 years ago.   But as HPR’s Wayne Yoshioka reports, the top issues for this upcoming session were also laid out by the legislative leadership.