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Senate Committee to hear testimony on bill to legalize recreational marijuana : Big Island Now

Senate Bill 3335 legalizes adult-use cannabis as well as establishes the Hawaiʻi Cannabis Authority and Cannabis Control Board within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to regulate all aspects of the cannabis plant.

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House Speaker Saiki comes into 2024 legislative session with commitment to center Hawai'i : Big Island Now

The Maui wildfires were top of mind for Speaker Scott Saiki and how those issues affect communities statewide.

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Hawai'i Island lawmakers talk priorities ahead of the 2024 State Legislative session : Big Island Now

The recovery of Maui following the devastating wildfires last August will be the focus of the Hawai‘i State Legislature’s 2024 session, however, Hawai‘i Island lawmakers are committed to ensuring that Big Island’s needs don’t get lost in the shuffle.

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Governor releases $500,000 in capital improvement project funds for Waimea schools : Big Island Now

The state legislature has allotted $500,000 in capital improvement project funds towards a Waimea Elementary School Campus Master Plan.

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State and county leaders reflect on Aug. 8 fires on Big Island, Maui and how they can be prepared in the future : Big Island Now

Representatives from the state, county, and other agencies gave presentations regarding wildfire preparation during a community meeting in Waimea on Thursday.

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Hawai'i County Prosecutor's Office releases results of survey; some skeptical of results : Big Island Now

A recent survey conducted by the Hawai‘i County Office of the Prosecuting Attorney showed residents were mostly aligned with prosecutors’ positions on a variety of topics, including harsher criminal penalties and adding more detention capacity, but some state officials are skeptical of the validity of its results.

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Candidate Q&A: State House District 8 — Makai Freitas

"I also will fight to bring back home Transient Accommodation Tax revenue to the counties to mitigate the impact of visitors – from emergency services to our public facilities and special places."

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