Wildfires are a severe blow to Maui’s tourism-based economy, but other iconic destinations have come back from similar disasters
Compared to other destinations, Hawaii is very reliant on tourism.
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Native Hawaiian sacred sites have been damaged in the Lahaina wildfires
Native Hawaiians are devastated by the recent wildfires.
Maui wildfires: Extra logistical challenges hinder government’s initial response when disasters strike islands
President Joe Biden issued a disaster declaration on Aug. 10.
Maui’s deadly wildfires burn through Lahaina
Wildfires, pushed by powerful winds, raced through Lahaina, Hawaii, on Aug. 8 and 9, 2023.
Several states adopt, advance new gun restriction laws in 2023
Numerous states took action to implement gun control legislation this year.
33 Attorneys General urging Supreme Court to uphold whistleblower law
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong is leading 33 states attorneys general in urging the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a pair of lower court rulings that could have broad implications for whistleblowers, and the government's ability to go after public fraud.
20 governors join new multi-state Reproductive Freedom Alliance
Twenty state governors joined California Governor Gavin Newsom in announcing the launch of a multi-state Reproductive Freedom Alliance.
IRS rules refunds from 20 states won't be taxed when filing 2022 return
Taxpayers who received state refunds from Colorado and 20 other states will not be required to report those payments on their 2022 federal Internal Revenue Service return.
