What to Expect at the Legislature This Year
Like everything else, this year is going to be different at the Legislature. The Capitol is closed to the general public, but, for the...
Town Hall Meetings
Many thanks to the hundreds of people who came to our Town Hall meetings earlier this month in Kahuku, Kahaluu and Waialua. ...
New Legislation for Wind Turbines
Too big, too close is no exaggeration when describing the Na Pua Makani wind turbines. To address the many concerns of the new wind...
Can We Save Ag Land?
A new working group has been formed to review subdivision and condominium laws relating to agricultural lands. As we all know, there is...
Vacation Rental Legislation
A long simmering, contentious issue has finally risen to center stage as both the city council and state legislature passed legislation...
The Airbnb Bill Fails, then Passes
The 2019 Legislative session roared to an exciting conclusion with three dramatic votes on vacation rental taxation in the final days,...
The Bad Land and Water Bills Fail to Pass
I am pleased to report that the land and water bills discussed in my last report have most likely died. While possible, it is unlikely...
Land and Water
Should the state allow industrial solar energy development on our best agricultural lands? I most passionately say No. Several years...
First Crossover
The Senate voted on, and passed, 500 measures the other day, and the House of Representatives passed a similar number. Now, the hearings...
Early Report From This Legislative Session
Mahalo to everyone who came out to participate in our recent talk stories at Kahaluu, Laie and Waialua. I was honored to be joined by...
