#Doug Chin

Hawaiʻi Supreme Court: Farm dwellings in ag district cannot be used as short-term vacation rentals

Justices agreed that “short-term vacation rentals undermine” agricultural purposes; Doug Chin, former state attorney general and who argued the case before the high court, said the ‘transient accommodations’ do not belong in the agricultural district.

Senate Confirms Suzuki as Attorney General

The Hawai‘i State Senate voted unanimously to advise and consent on Russell Suzuki as the Attorney General for the State of Hawai‘i

Sen. Schatz Comments on Budget Deal

U.S. Sen.Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) on Friday, Feb. 9, 2018, released the following statement after the Senate voted to pass a two-year budget deal.

Rep. Hanabusa Votes for Two-Year Budget Compromise

The two-year compromise to fund the government passed the House by a vote of 240–186.

Sen. Hirono Comments on Budget Deal

Sen. Mazie K. Hirono released a statement after voting against the budget deal and continuing resolution.

Hawai‘i Lt. Gov. Comments on Government Shutdown

Lt. Gov. Doug Chin calls for solutions, not shutdowns.

Hawai‘i: Mulvaney Should Not Lead CPA

Attorney General Doug Chin joined a coalition of 17 state attorneys general writing to the president to express unwavering support for the mission of the CFPB.

Hawaiʻi Co-Authors Supreme Court Case: Colorado Business Refused to Serve Gay Couple

AG Chin files an Amicus Brief in case over Colorado business that refused to serve same-sex couple.

Attorneys General Denounce Anti-Consumer Legislation

Attorney Gen. Doug Chin and Office of Consumer Protection Executive Director Steve Levins joined 20 attorneys general urging House leadership to reject HR 10.

Hawaii Joins Lawsuit Against Inflated Drug Prices

Attorney General Doug Chin yesterday filed a federal lawsuit with 19 other states against generic drug makers.

Mother, Daughter Plead Guilty in Medicare Fraud

Susan Escobar, a former office manager at Mastercare, billed Medicaid for work her daughter did not complete.