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But lawmakers have agreed to let Honolulu shoulder the costs for emergency services.

The bill would replace the high-interest loans with installment loans that have lower fees.

State officials hope to broaden the exemption to include travelers from the mainland as early as this summer but have not set a date.

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 and Senate negotiators say they have used federal funds to cancel out most of Gov. Ige’s budget cuts.

The settlement was reached with Mid-Pacific Institute after 15 months of litigation and with a jury trial set for later this year.

More details were expected to come in an announcement Tuesday. Meanwhile, the state has opened vaccine appointments for anyone who is at least 16 years old.

The congressman wants to use federal money to replace cesspools, update wastewater treatment plants and fix ailing bridges and roads.

The county amended its zoning rules last week to allow farmers to set up retail stores on agricultural land without a permit.

The Department of Health says “crossed wires” led it to initially award $2 million to Sand Island Treatment Center, relied on by judges for addiction treatment.