Policy & Regulation

Latest policy & regulation news and updates

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Anticipate Policy Shifts: 2026 Legislative Session Could Reshape Business Landscape

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Kaiser Permanente Strike Disrupts Healthcare Access: Businesses Should Monitor Employee Impact and Alternative Coverage

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Kaiser Permanente Pharmacy Disruptions on Maui Will Impede Prescription Access from Monday

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Hawaii Businesses Face Potential Labor Shortages and Increased Operating Costs Amid Shifting Immigration Policies

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Reduced Public Funding for Business Support Programs Likely as City Auditor Criticizes $324M Spending

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Potential Tax Increases Could Raise Operating Costs for Hawaii Businesses

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Hawaii Healthcare Providers: Anticipate New Federal Rural Health Funding Opportunities

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Maui Business Operations Extended Through 2027: FEMA Housing Aid Fuels Ongoing Demand and Labor Strain

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Maui Federal Housing Aid Extended to 2027, Sustaining Labor Pool Stability

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Maui Method's Federal Endorsement Poses New Hazardous Waste Protocols for Island Businesses

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Potential Free Public Transit for Minors Could Alter Employee Commute Costs and Customer Access

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Oahu Businesses Offering Video Amusement Devices Face New Permit Requirements, Increasing Compliance Costs

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Opportunity to Influence Policy: Connect with Council Member Sugimura This Saturday

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Families Targeting Hawaiian Language Immersion Preschools Must Act by March 1 for Priority Enrollment

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Oahu Restaurants & Hotels Face Increased Waste Disposal Costs Due to Food Scrap Composting Pilot

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Oahu Schools Introduce SRO Pilot: Monitor for Potential Impact on Community Safety Perceptions

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Hawaii Taxpayers May Face New Fees or Inconvenience for State Income Tax Payments

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Hawaii Businesses Should Monitor Legalized Gambling Research for Potential Market Shifts

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Hawaii Food Service Providers Face Increased Costs and Logistical Demands with Universal Free School Meals Bill

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Hawaii's Elevated Shipping Costs Locked In: Jones Act Challenge Fails