Kanuha named Senate majority leader
Kanuha named Senate majority leader
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Civil Beat/HNN Poll: Hawaii Voters Really, Really Like Lt. Gov. Josh Green…But Gov. David Ige gets low marks as does Speaker Scott Saiki, the Legislature and former Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell.
Registered voters in Hawaii have a far more favorable impression of the lieutenant governor than…
Bringing Back The Pork: Case, Kahele Make Their Pitch For $57 Million…Earmarks were banned in 2011 after a series of scandals involving congressionally directed spending. Now Congress has decided to bring the process back with more transparency.
WASHINGTON — Building a new blood bank, growing fresh coral for Waikiki tourists and expanding…
Hawaii lawmakers finish session after huge federal aid boost
Hawaii lawmakers finish session after huge federal aid boost
Lawmakers pass automatic voter registration bill
Lawmakers pass automatic voter registration bill
Hawaii Legislature Agrees To Defer Pay Raises Ahead Of Final Votes…Some of Hawaii’s public workers unions also tentatively agreed to forgo raises this year as lawmakers, Gov. David Ige’s cabinet and state judges do the same.
State lawmakers set the stage Friday for a vote to hold off on pay raises…
Hawaii House Speaker Scott Saiki’s High-Profile Agenda Is Raising Questions…Saiki has empowered the House to be a much-needed political player this year. But concerns about his methods and his ultimate goal are growing.
House Speaker Scott Saiki offered a taste of his intentions on the House floor last…
Kohala Councilman Tim Richards allowed to vote on Rodenhurst confirmation despite serving as a reference
Richards allowed to vote on Rodenhurst confirmation despite serving as a reference
Automatic voter registration bill nears passage
Automatic voter registration bill nears passage
Senate confirms Kaleikini, Ka‘apu, Neves to Hawaiian Homes Commission
Senate confirms Kaleikini, Ka‘apu, Neves to Hawaiian Homes Commission
Council rejects Leeward Planning Commission nominee
Council rejects Leeward Planning Commission nominee
Big Island Mayor Wants To Oust Planning Commissioner For Being Hostile…Mayor Mitch Roth says Mark Van Pernis has disrupted public business. Most recently, Van Pernis raised questions about a Roth appointee.
KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii — Hawaii County Mayor Mitch Roth wants to kick a commissioner off a…
No data for maps: Redistricting commission meets Monday
No data for maps: Redistricting commission meets Monday
State Senate committee passes automatic voter registration
State Senate committee passes automatic voter registration
Sharing emergency powers: House bill would temper governor’s power
Sharing emergency powers: House bill would temper governor’s power
Proposed ‘Sunshine Law’ exemption has hasty demise
Proposed ‘Sunshine Law’ exemption has hasty demise
Proposed bill would erode public’s ‘right to know’
A bill that would all-but-exempt county councils from the state’s open meetings law, also known…
As New Chairman Of Indian Affairs Committee, Schatz Joined Leader Schumer, Senate Committee Chairs To Discuss Budget Resolution, COVID-19 Aid
Schatz Discusses COVID-19 Relief, Help For Native Communities In Meeting With President Biden As New…
New legislative session, and the biggest surprise might be how many positive things we have to say
We’ve only just started the new legislative session, and the biggest surprise might be how…
Kern confirmed; Council votes 5-4 on county’s new planning director
Kern confirmed; Council votes 5-4 on county’s new planning director