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Senate Confirms Todd Eddins To Hawaii Supreme Court Screenshot: Hawaii Senate/2020

Senate Confirms Todd Eddins To Hawaii Supreme Court

The lawmaker in charge of vetting judicial candidates noted Eddins’ vast legal experience.

Senators Dig In To Hawaii Supreme Court Nominee’s Positions Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020

Senators Dig In To Hawaii Supreme Court Nominee’s Positions

The legal community heaped praise on Todd Eddins as state lawmakers examined how he might react to certain situations on the high court.

15 States Have Now Legalized Recreational Cannabis. What About Hawaii? Anthony Quintano / Civil Beat

15 States Have Now Legalized Recreational Cannabis. What About Hawaii?

Hawaii’s attorney general has assembled a team to advise lawmakers on the issues, and how Hawaii might regulate legal use.

Hawaii House Announces Leadership, Committee Changes PF Bentley/Civil Beat

Hawaii House Announces Leadership, Committee Changes

The House has added two committees, and combined several others.

Hawaii Senate Announces New Committee Assignments Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020

Hawaii Senate Announces New Committee Assignments

The chamber’s leaders and most committee chairs have retained their posts.

Hawaii Legislature: GOP Loses A House Seat, Stays Even In The Senate Ronen Zilberman/Civil Beat/2020

Hawaii Legislature: GOP Loses A House Seat, Stays Even In The Senate

A fresh crop of younger lawmakers — all of them Democrats — won legislative seats.

Can Hawaii Republicans Gain Ground In The Senate This Year? Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Can Hawaii Republicans Gain Ground In The Senate This Year?

The GOP has not held significant numbers since the early 2000s but could pick up a seat in the general.

Senate To Hold Special Session In October For Judicial Appointments Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2016

Senate To Hold Special Session In October For Judicial Appointments

The public will have a rare opportunity for live, remote testimony to the Legislature.

Ige Signs Domestic Violence Bills, Vetoes 5 Others Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020

Ige Signs Domestic Violence Bills, Vetoes 5 Others

The governor also signed several measures put forward by the women’s legislative caucus.