If you happen to see Governor Neil Abercrombie in Kihei on Saturday–specifically, in or near the cavernous new Maui Brewing Co. facility being built on Lipoa Parkway–here's why: at noon, Abercrombie will sign SB 3042. Specifically, the bill removes the state's 30,000-barrel restriction on brew pub production. It also creates a new liquor license for small craft brew … [Read more...] about Hawaii Gov. Neil Abercrombie To Sign Bill Into Law That Removes Brewery Restrictions At New Maui Brewing Co. Facility In Kihei
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RIGHT NOW: Gov. Neil Abercrombie To Sign Good Juvenile Justice Bill
It's happening over on Oahu, but we thought you should know: at 1pm this afternoon in the Executive Office's Ceremonial Room, Hawaii Governor Neil Abercrombie is scheduled to sign HB 2116. This is a good bill. It prohibits giving juvenile offenders life sentences without the possibility of parole. While we don't believe that there are currently juveniles currently serving life … [Read more...] about RIGHT NOW: Gov. Neil Abercrombie To Sign Good Juvenile Justice Bill
Hawaii Gov. Neil Abercrombie Kicks And Screams As He Lets Financial Disclosure Bill Become Law
So yesterday Governor Neil Abercrombie announced that he was rescinding his earlier intention to veto SB 2682–which adds to the list of public officials whose Financial Disclosure Statements are considered public documents–and will let the bill become law without his signature (the bill unaminously passed the Legislature). Abercrombie had earlier told Honolulu Civil Beat that … [Read more...] about Hawaii Gov. Neil Abercrombie Kicks And Screams As He Lets Financial Disclosure Bill Become Law
No One Cares About Maui Police Internal Discipline Reports, Right?
So last week, The Maui News published another of those regular but all-too infrequent summaries of Maui Police discipline against its own. On June 24, the paper reported that the department busted five cops in March and April of this year, ranging in punishment from letters of reprimand to 10-day suspension and transfer–the latter of which fell on an officer for "breaching … [Read more...] about No One Cares About Maui Police Internal Discipline Reports, Right?
Quizunderstood: Maui Musicians & Criminal Justice Bills
1. Last week Hawaii News Now reported that this summer a local Maui musician will start teaching a songwriting class at University of Hawaii’s West Oahu campus. Who is the musician? A. George Kahumoku Jr. B. Willie K C. Paula Fuga D. Kanoa E. Tom Conway 2. Sundays are typically the biggest days of the week for daily newspapers. Which of these stories–all … [Read more...] about Quizunderstood: Maui Musicians & Criminal Justice Bills