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Funding Fight Slows Action On Police, Prison Reform - Honolulu Civil Beat
Funding Fight Slows Action On Police, Prison Reform
The fate of two state boards tasked with standardizing police practices and reforming the jail system depends on agreement between the Legislature and Gov. David Ige. Reading time: 8 minutes.
Two cash-strapped state panels one to create and enforce standards for police and the other to oversee Hawaii’s jails and prisons are facing more roadblocks this year in trying to accomplish their missions.
The Law Enforcement Standards Board and the Hawaii Correctional Systems Oversight Commission were expecting a big fight for money this legislative session. Both blame insufficient resources for the lack of progress they have made in the goals set forth by the Hawaii Legislature.
Civil Cafe: Hawaii Money Chairs Share Their Thoughts On Taxes And The Budget - Honolulu Civil Beat
Civil Cafe: Hawaii Money Chairs Share Their Thoughts On Taxes And The Budget
An estimated $1.6 billion federal relief package may not be enough to cover all of Hawaii’s financial obligations due in the next several years.
Congress’ $1.9 trillion stimulus package may provide some relief to state governments across the U.S.
But in Hawaii, state lawmakers are warning that some $1.6 billion in funds the state government is expected to get from that package may not be enough to shore up some of the major budget holes facing local leaders.
Hawaii Senate Votes To Legalize Marijuana, Raise Minimum Wage - Honolulu Civil Beat
Hawaii Senate Votes To Legalize Marijuana, Raise Minimum Wage
While both proposals appear dead on arrival in the House, lawmakers will still consider scores of other measures related to abortions, taxes and housing development. Reading time: 10 minutes.
Hawaii state senators on Tuesday advanced a slight increase to the minimum wage and another measure that would legalize recreational pakalolo for anyone 21 years and older.
While this is the first year a recreational pot measure has cleared a full floor vote, it appears dead on arrival in the House of Representatives. A key House chairman said he may not hear the measure.
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The US state of Hawaii may overtake California as the state with the highest income tax rate in the country, under legislation slated for a vote this week. AP
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Protesters march across the Brooklyn Bridge holding a sign to “tax the rich” to demand funding for excluded workers in the New York State budget last Friday in New York City.
The US state of Hawaii may overtake California as the state with the highest income tax rate in the country, under legislation slated for a vote this week.
The Hawaii Senate was expected to vote soon on legislation that would impose a 16 percent tax on individuals earning more than US$200,000 a year, which would beat out California’s 13.3 percent on those earning more than US$1 million.