The Hawaii Supreme Court has allowed lawyers to retain $222 million in fees from the Maui wildfire settlement. Separately, a Pew Charitable Trust study identifies Hawaii as one of nine states where high housing costs significantly drive poverty rates.
- The Hawaii Supreme Court upheld $222 million in attorney fees tied to the 2023 Maui wildfire settlement.
- A Pew Charitable Trust study finds Hawaii’s housing shortage pushes poverty rates 16–34% higher than the national average.
- Pew estimates housing reforms could save Hawaii renters approximately $5,500 per year.
- Researchers say the national housing shortage requires 4–7 million additional homes to meaningfully ease the crisis.
- Governor Josh Green holds a 64% approval rating among Hawaii voters, ranking third nationally in gubernatorial popularity.
Source: Hawaii Free Press
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