State Senate committee passes automatic voter registration
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2021/02/23/hawaii-news/state-senate-committee-passes-automatic-voter-registration/
Political
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
Ige introduces digital economy initiative during State of the State address
https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2021/01/26/hawaii-news/ige-introduces-digital-economy-initiative-during-state-of-the-state-address/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Council committee again pans Travalino for Leeward Planning Commission
It was deja vu Tuesday for Mark Travalino, who once again faced a County Council Planning Committee opposed to his...
Elections Commission sending its report late
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2021/01/22/hawaii-news/elections-commission-sending-its-report-late/
Commission sees election success in all-mail balloting
Despite a 2020 general election when some Oahu polls closed almost four hours late and some Hilo voters spent three...
Acasio lays out her legislative priorities
https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2021/01/22/hawaii-news/acasio-lays-out-her-legislative-priorities/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Ige appointee called for his impeachment
Gov. David Ige’s appointee to the District 1 state Senate seat pushed for Ige’s impeachment less than a year and...
State Senate faces funding shortfall while trying to prop up economy
https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2021/01/21/hawaii-news/state-senate-faces-funding-shortfall-while-trying-to-prop-up-economy/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
State House seeks solutions to fill budget gap without tax hike
https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2021/01/21/hawaii-news/state-house-seeks-solutions-to-fill-budget-gap-without-tax-hike/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Kern grilled by council committee: Some members concerned about his education, experience
https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2021/01/20/hawaii-news/kern-grilled-by-council-committee-some-members-concerned-about-his-education-experience/
No More ‘Gifts Of Aloha’ For State Lawmakers…A ban on food items and other items of nominal value affects state officials and the business of lobbyists.
Goodies gifted from lobbyists to lawmakers like manapua, PB&J sandwiches, musubi and trinkets are no longer allowed because of new state...
