Hawaii Gov. Josh Green Backtracks on YIMBY Emergency Order
In the face of lawsuits and accusations of attempted "genocide," Green is restoring many homebuilding regulations he suspended in July.
In the face of lawsuits and accusations of attempted "genocide," Green is restoring many homebuilding regulations he suspended in July.
A coalition including the state ACLU, Sierra Club, and Native Hawaiian cultural groups argue Gov. Josh Green vastly exceeded his emergency powers when he waived most regulations on homebuilding.
An emergency proclamation by Gov. Josh Green offers developers the opportunity to route around almost all regulations on building homes.
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Citing state law, Honolulu's police chief tells them to turn in their guns.
Its for your own good, you know.
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Man shocked (geddit?) by park ranger's behavior.