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2 Senate Staffers Test Positive For COVID-19 Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020

2 Senate Staffers Test Positive For COVID-19

The Senate president says social distancing and other protocols were observed and the risk of spread remains low.

Chad Blair: Can David Ige Be Impeached?

Chad Blair: Can David Ige Be Impeached?

Many folks are angry at Hawaii’s governor over his handling of the coronavirus pandemic. But booting him from office is not that easy.

Ige May Veto Domestic Violence Measure, 5 Other Bills Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020

Ige May Veto Domestic Violence Measure, 5 Other Bills

The governor has until Sept. 15 to decide. Leaders in the Legislature will be meeting to discuss a potential override.

Governor Makes More Funds Available To Nursing Homes Ronen Zilberman/Civil Beat/2020

Governor Makes More Funds Available To Nursing Homes

A new law that could get nursing homes more funds is among those the governor already signed.

Hawaii Legislature: House Speaker Saiki Defeats Iwamoto Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020

Hawaii Legislature: House Speaker Saiki Defeats Iwamoto

Reps. Brower and Cachola lose, but San Buenaventura and Cabanilla move ahead in their efforts to claim Senate seats.

Supreme Court Hears Challenge To Lawmakers’ Gut-And-Replace Tactics PF Bentley/Civil Beat/2014

Supreme Court Hears Challenge To Lawmakers’ Gut-And-Replace Tactics

Advocates for greater transparency say the process leaves the public in the dark.

Ige Waiting On Congress To Act Before Boosting Unemployment Benefits Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020

Ige Waiting On Congress To Act Before Boosting Unemployment Benefits

The governor used his line-item veto power to withhold about $366 million in federal relief funds.

Cachola, Ganaden Have Rematch To Represent Kalihi District In Hawaii House PF Bentley/Civil Beat

Cachola, Ganaden Have Rematch To Represent Kalihi District In Hawaii House

A seasoned politician squares off against a political newcomer who almost unseated him two years ago.

Longtime Activist Walter Ritte Challenges Rep. Lynn DeCoite For House Seat

Longtime Activist Walter Ritte Challenges Rep. Lynn DeCoite For House Seat

Ritte warns tourism must be controlled, while DeCoite sees a need for jobs.

Lawmaker Worries Ige Is Moving Too Slowly On COVID Relief Plans Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020

Lawmaker Worries Ige Is Moving Too Slowly On COVID Relief Plans

The House money committee chair says the governor told state departments to hold off on spending.