Dru Kanuha Named Senate Majority Leader
He replaces outgoing majority leader J. Kalani English.
Lawmakers Credit Federal Relief Funds For Saving Session
But Gov. David Ige questions the need to reduce funding for the Hawaii Tourism Authority and moving around some state agencies.
New Aloha Stadium Development May Finally Move Forward
The state is gathering ideas for development surrounding the stadium as lawmakers move ahead with giving the Stadium Authority more powers.
Funding Fight Slows Action On Police, Prison Reform
The fate of two state boards tasked with standardizing police practices and reforming the jail system depends on agreement between the Legislature and Gov. David Ige.
Hawaii Senate Votes To Legalize Marijuana, Raise Minimum Wage
While both proposals appear dead on arrival in the House, lawmakers will still consider scores of other measures related to abortions, taxes and housing development.
Military Spouses Hope For Easier Ways To Get Licensed To Work In Hawaii
A House bill would expedite the licensing process for many military spouses, especially medical professionals, who have to move frequently.
Minimum Wage Bill Teed Up For Senate Vote
While the proposal would increase wages to $12 an hour by 2022, labor advocates also want to raise the wage to $17 by 2026.
A Possible Fix For The Capitol’s Stinking Pools
Why not transform the brown water mess into a blue-green, low-maintenance dry landscape?
Lee Cataluna: Lawmakers Should Stop Meddling And Start Solving Problems
When there’s no money to argue over, the Legislature starts getting into other people’s business.
Senate Panel Kills Final DHHL Casino Proposal
The Hawaiian Home Lands director had called proposed amendments to the measure a “glimmer of hope” but now says that flicker is dead.