Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, as readers of this column may recall, our Governor exercised emergency powers, including suspending a gaggle of laws, for two full years. It started with the first emergency proclamation on March 4, 2020, which lasted for … Read More
Several times in this space, we have discussed the Governor’s emergency powers. Our laws (chapter 127A, HRS) give the Governor broad powers to deal with emergencies. One of those powers is to: “Suspend any law that impedes or tends to … Read More
The Unending State of Emergency. The host for this show is Jay Fidell. The guest is Tom Yamachika. A “state of emergency,” which causes the Governor’s emergency powers to kick in, is supposed to terminate automatically after sixty days. … Read More
In recent weeks, it’s been no secret that the Hawaii State Teachers Association (HSTA) has had some concerns about their working conditions. Schools are about to start up again with in-person instruction. Teachers are then supposed to be teaching a … Read More
Here in Hawaii, people like me often complain about lack of transparency, government overreach, and similar issues. But think about it. Does our government overreach? Yes. Why does it do that? Because we let them. Part of our culture here … Read More