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News from 2023

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Hawaii ranked 20th among U.S. states in total VA home loans during 2022

By Aloha State News | Jul 13, 2023

Hawaii ranked 20th in VA home loans in 2022 with 5,190 loans issued.

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Department of Health closes Maui Brewing Company in Lahaina due to cockroach and rodent infestation

By Aloha State News Report | Jul 13, 2023

During a complaint and routine inspection on July 10, 2023, the Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) Maui Food Safety Branch issued a red “Closed” placard at Maui Brewing Company to protect public health due to a cockroach and rodent infestation.

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2023-29 Judge Sides With State In Lawsuit Regarding Alleged “strip Search” In Charter School

By Aloha State News Report | Jul 13, 2023

Hawai‘i Circuit Court Judge Kevin T. Morikone has granted summary judgment in favor of Kapolei Charter School and its director Wanda Villareal, the Department of Education, and the Hawai‘i State Public Charter School Commission—the defendants in a lawsuit regarding an alleged “strip search” of three students.

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Hawaii ranks 33rd in the U.S. for the most general sales and gross receipts taxes paid in 2022

By Aloha State News | Jul 13, 2023

In 2022, Hawaii collected $4,265,799,000 in general sales and gross receipts taxes, ranking it 33rd in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Gov. Green Enacts Laws to Increase Safety on Hawaiʻi’s Roadways

By Aloha State News Report | Jul 13, 2023

Governor Josh Green, M.D., signed seven bills into law at a signing ceremony in the hope of increasing safety on Hawaiʻi’s roadways.

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Hawaii ranks 32nd in the U.S. for the most sales and gross receipts taxes paid in 2022

By Aloha State News | Jul 12, 2023

In 2022, Hawaii collected $5,647,969,000 in sales and gross receipts taxes, ranking it 32nd in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Polihale State Park Focus Of Upcoming Community Meeting July 11, 2023

By Aloha State News Report | Jul 12, 2023

The DLNR Division of State Parks (DSP) is hosting a community meeting to share input regarding Polihale State Park

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New Deputy Director for Corrections Appointed

By Aloha State News Report | Jul 12, 2023

The Department of Public Safety (PSD) on July 11 announced the appointment of Sanna Muñoz to serve as the Deputy Director for Corrections (DEP-C), effective August 1, 2023.

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Average VA home loan amount in Hawaii increases in Q2

By Aloha State News | Jul 12, 2023

The average VA loan amount in Hawaii during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2023 was $672,024, a 1.1 percent increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Gov. Green Enacts Laws to Protect Beaches, Shorelines and Public Land

By Aloha State News Report | Jul 12, 2023

On July 6, Governor Josh Green, M.D., signed three bills into law at a signing ceremony at the Makapu‘u lookout in Waimānalo along with 14 bills signed earlier that support the protection of Hawaiʻi’s beaches, shorelines, and public lands.

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Video: Hirono Questions Nominee to Be Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on Leadership Accountability and Commitment to Modernization of Dod Infrastructure

By Aloha State News Report | Jul 12, 2023

On July 11, during a full committee hearing, U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and Chair of the Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, questioned General Charles Q. Brown, Jr., who has been nominated to serve as the next Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

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VA home loan amount averages $672,024 in Hawaii for Q2

By Aloha State News | Jul 11, 2023

The average VA loan amount in Hawaii during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2023 was $672,024, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Hawaii ranks 35th in the U.S. for the most total taxes paid in 2022

By Aloha State News | Jul 11, 2023

In 2022, Hawaii collected $10,279,504,000 in total taxes, ranking it 35th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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FDA Inspection: What type of Hawaii companies were under most scrutiny during Q2 2023?

By Aloha State News | Jul 11, 2023

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 25 inspections at 25 Food and Cosmetics companies from Hawaii in the second quarter of 2023.

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Gov. Green Enacts Laws Supporting the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities, and Expanding Language Access

By Aloha State News Report | Jul 11, 2023

Governor Josh Green, M.D., has enacted laws that will strengthen protections for kūpuna and those living with disabilities; to support caregivers and provide funding for state departments and agencies that offer services and educational programs for elderly and disabled residents.

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Department of Health conditionally approves defueling of Red Hill surge tanks

By Aloha State News Report | Jul 11, 2023

The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health (DOH) conditionally approved Joint Task Force-Red Hill’s (JTF-RH) operational plan to defuel four fuel-containing surge tanks located at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam

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VA provides 1.4% more purchase loans in Hawaii for 2022 vs. 2021

By Aloha State News | Jul 11, 2023

The number of VA purchase loans in Hawaii for 2022 was 3,221 and totaled $2.4 billion.

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Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Hawaii during week ending July 1

By Aloha State News | Jul 11, 2023

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Hawaii in the week ending July 1, making up less than 4.6% of total deaths by all causes in Hawaii.

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VA provides 483 home loans in Hawaii totaling $324.6 million in Q2

By Aloha State News | Jul 11, 2023

The U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA) issued 483 home loans totaling $324.6 million in Hawaii during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2023, according to the Veteran’s Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Climate Commission Receives Grant, July 6, 2023

By Aloha State News Report | Jul 11, 2023

On July 6, at a press conference as part of the Investing in America Tour, representatives of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $3 million in federal funding to the State of Hawaiʻi for climate mitigation planning.