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State Rep. John Mizuno named new homeless coordinator
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser via Yahoo News· 5 months agoDec. 20—Veteran state Rep. John Mizuno, who has used his own money to fly homeless people back to reunite with families on the mainland, was named by Gov. Josh Green on Wednesday to be the state's ...
3 throw hat in ring to fill Mizuno's district seat
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser via Yahoo News· 4 months agoJan. 9—The names of three people have been submitted to Gov. Josh Green to replace veteran state Rep. John Mizuno, including Mizuno's wife and office manager, Joje "May " Mizuno. The names of ...
Hawaii lawmakers push for more accessory dwelling units
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser via Yahoo News· 4 months agoJan. 6—State homeless coordinator John Mizuno said he hopes a commission will be created to ensure ADUs lead to lower rent. State lawmakers this legislative session will push for an increase ...
New Hawaii homeless coordinator Mizuno saw his unhoused brother die
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser via Yahoo News· 5 months agoDec. 26—Hawaii's incoming homeless coordinator—state Rep. John Mizuno—knows the tragedy of homeless personally. Hawaii's incoming homeless coordinator—state Rep. John Mizuno—knows the tragedy ...
Bill would set up street parking program
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser via Yahoo News· 1 year agoMay 10—A Honolulu City Council bill would make permanent a program designed to give more street parking access to Oahu residents. A Honolulu City Council bill would make permanent a program ...
Pair of Hawaii lawmakers push for poker and sports betting
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser via Yahoo News· 1 year agoJan. 10—At least two state lawmakers are anteing up for what in recent years has consistently been a losing bet : legalizing commercial gambling in Hawaii. At least two state lawmakers are anteing ...
May Mizuno succeeds her husband as new state House representative
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser via Yahoo News· 4 months agoJan. 17—Gov. Josh Green on Tuesday appointed Joje "May" Mizuno to succeed her husband as the new District 29 state representative for Kamehameha Heights-Kalihi Valley. During the appointment ...
Gov. Josh Green signs 13 bills into law
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser via Yahoo News· 10 months agoJul. 9—With 1 in 4 adults in the United States either advanced in age or living with a disability, Green said that many will eventually require some sort of assistance provided in the bills.
Hawaii doctors to get more from Medicaid
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser via Yahoo News· 1 year agoMay 7—In Hawaii, Medicaid reimburses providers at just 62 % of the Medicare rates for most services, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation, while private insurance pays significantly more ...
Hawaii bill would protect shelters that house homeless minors
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser via Yahoo News· 1 week agoMay 14—Select an option below to continue reading this premium story. Already a Honolulu Star-Advertiser subscriber? to continue reading. Get unlimited access From as low as $12.95 /mo. A newly ...
