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Blaze Lovell
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Reporter, Honolulu Civil Beat
Honolulu
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By Kevin Dayton Verified, Blaze Lovell Verified| Honolulu Civil Beat Verified Anxiety over the possibility of federal budget cuts was the backdrop for the budget negotiations this year. House and Senate lawmakers have earmarked nearly $400 million for housing subsidies and public housing developments over the next two years to try to make a dent in the increasingly desperate statewide need for affordable housing. That sizable sum includes $37 million for Gov.
By Blaze Lovell Verified, Stewart Yerton Verified| Associated Press Verified The state agency in charge of Hawaiʻi’s homeless villages lacks the records to show how millions of dollars paid to a nonprofit to build hundreds of housing units was actually spent, a Civil Beat review of contract documents and invoices found. Since late 2023, the state has issued more than $37.1 million in no-bid contracts to HomeAid Hawaiʻi to build small dwellings as part of Gov. Josh Green’s signature Kauhale Initiative.
By Kevin Dayton Verified, Blaze Lovell Verified| Honolulu Civil Beat Verified Anxiety over the possibility of federal budget cuts was the backdrop for the budget negotiations this year. House and Senate lawmakers have earmarked nearly $400 million for housing subsidies and public housing developments over the next two years to try to make a dent in the increasingly desperate statewide need for affordable housing. That sizable sum includes $37 million for Gov.
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Honolulu Civil Beat
Honolulu Civil Beat is a nonprofit news organization founded in 2010 by Pierre Omidyar and Randy Ching. Initially a subscription-based digital news platform, it transitioned to a 501(c)3 nonprofit in 2016 to enhance accessibility and reach a wider audience in Hawaii. The organization is supported by the Omidyar ʻOhana Fund and various donations. Civil Beat specializes in investigative journalism, providing in-depth reporting on critical local issues. It engages the community through events and initiatives, including public records requests that promote transparency in government. The organization also focuses on enterprise reporting and data journalism, contributing to its reputation for accountability. As a member of the Institute for Nonprofit News, Civil Beat is committed to sustainable journalism practices and fostering civic engagement in Hawaii.
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
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Founded: 2010