The average VA interest rate reduction refinance loan (IRRRL) amount in Hawaii during the first quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $376,234, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted three inspections at three Food and Cosmetics companies from Hawaii in the first quarter of 2024.
America First Legal (AFL) has sent a letter to each senior election official of all 50 states, including to Hawaii Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke, to advise on two federal laws that allow states to request and obtain accurate information on an individual’s citizenship status and their ability to vote.
In 2022, Hawaii had received $1.5 million in contributions to its public pension funds, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of Public Pensions.
Hawaii is among 26 states that have resigned from or are not members of a national voter data group accused of partisanship in its work to expand voter rolls and lacking in transparency, an analysis by the Aloha State News found.
The earnings on investments for Hawaii public pensions went up from $409,045 in 2021 to $475,440 in 2022, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of Public Pensions.
Terry Schilling, president of the American Principles Project said states like Hawaii need to to protect girls’ sports teams and access to private spaces at every level of education, not just college.
As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Aloha State News shows that Hawaii is one of 25 states that allow boys to play in girls’ high school sports.
As of May 2024, Hawaii experienced a 20% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.1% increase.
In 2022, Hawaii had $18.9 million in total cash and investment holdings in its public pension funds, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of Public Pensions.