Hawaii lawmakers finish session after huge federal aid boost
https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2021/04/30/hawaii-news/hawaii-lawmakers-finish-session-after-huge-federal-aid-boost/
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Lawmakers pass automatic voter registration bill
https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2021/04/28/hawaii-news/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 for themselves as well as...
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 July as the Legislature dramatically...
Kohala Councilman Tim Richards allowed to vote on Rodenhurst confirmation despite serving as a reference
https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2021/04/13/hawaii-news/richards-allowed-to-vote-on-rodenhurst-confirmation-despite-serving-as-a-reference/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Automatic voter registration bill nears passage
https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2021/04/12/hawaii-news/automatic-voter-registration-bill-nears-passage/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Senate confirms Kaleikini, Ka‘apu, Neves to Hawaiian Homes Commission
https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2021/04/09/hawaii-news/senate-confirms-kaleikini-kaapu-neves-to-hawaiian-homes-commission/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Council rejects Leeward Planning Commission nominee
https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2021/04/08/hawaii-news/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 planning board for being rude...
No data for maps: Redistricting commission meets Monday
https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2021/02/28/hawaii-news/no-data-for-maps-redistricting-commission-meets-monday/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
State Senate committee passes automatic voter registration
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2021/02/23/hawaii-news/state-senate-committee-passes-automatic-voter-registration/
Sharing emergency powers: House bill would temper governor’s power
https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2021/02/14/hawaii-news/sharing-emergency-powers-house-bill-would-temper-governors-power/
Proposed ‘Sunshine Law’ exemption has hasty demise
https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2021/02/12/hawaii-news/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 the “Sunshine Law,” is...
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 Chairman Of Indian Affairs Committee,...
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 many positive things we have...
Kern confirmed; Council votes 5-4 on county’s new planning director
https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2021/02/04/hawaii-news/kern-confirmed-council-votes-5-4-on-countys-new-planning-director/
Ethics Board asked to invalidate Rodenhurst: Petition alleges Councilman Tim Richards should have recused himself on confirmation
A Big Island resident is asking the county Board of Ethics to invalidate Public Works Director Ikaika Rodenhurst’s confirmation by...
Should the voting age be lowered? Proposal is among package of bills introduced by Keiki Caucus
https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2021/01/28/hawaii-news/should-the-voting-age-be-lowered-proposal-is-among-package-of-bills-introduced-by-keiki-caucus/
Women’s Caucus announces 2021 legislative package
https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2021/01/28/hawaii-news/womens-caucus-announces-2021-legislative-package/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
