State officials seeks stricter penalties for illegal fireworks
State officials, including Gov. Josh Green and Attorney General Anne Lopez, unveiled Monday proposed changes to Hawaii’s fireworks laws aimed at improving enforcement, enhancing penalties and simplifying legal definitions.
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Gov. Josh Green spoke during an update of the January 1 fireworks explosion in Aliamanu at the Governor’s office on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025. He was flanked by state Attorney General Anne Lopez.
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Gov. Josh Green spoke during an update of the January 1 fireworks explosion in Aliamanu at the Governor’s office on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025.
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Gov. Josh Green spoke during an update of the January 1 fireworks explosion in Aliamanu at the Governor’s office on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025.
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Gov. Josh Green spoke during an update of the January 1 fireworks explosion in Aliamanu at the Governor’s office on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025.
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State Attorney General Anne Lopez spoke during an update of the January 1 fireworks explosion in Aliamanu at the Governor’s office on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025. She was flanked by Gov .Josh Green.
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Tricia Nakamatsu, Deputy Attorney General, spoke during an update of the January 1 fireworks explosion in Aliamanu at the Governor’s office on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025. She was flanked by Gov.Josh Green.
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Tricia Nakamatsu, Deputy Attorney General, spoke during an update of the January 1 fireworks explosion in Aliamanu at the Governor’s office on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025. She was flanked by Gov.Josh Green and AG Anne Lopez.
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The Queen’s Medical Center Chief Operating Officer Alexandra Wroe spoke during an update of the January 1 fireworks explosion in Aliamanu at the Governor’s office on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025.
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Straub Benioff Medical Center Burn Care Unit Plastic Surgeon John Cho, M.D. spoke during an update of the January 1 fireworks explosion in Aliamanu at the Governor’s office on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025.
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Department of Health Director Dr. Kenny Fink spoke during an update of the January 1 fireworks explosion in Aliamanu at the Governor’s office on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025.
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Department of Law Enforcement Director Jordan Lowe spoke during an update of the January 1 fireworks explosion in Aliamanu at the Governor’s office on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025.
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State Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. Stephen F. Logan spoke during an update of the January 1 fireworks explosion in Aliamanu at the Governor’s office on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025.
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