
House Harassment Policy Puts Speaker In Charge Of All Complaints
The internal process for resolving sexual harassment complaints in the House doesn’t anticipate what happens if the speaker is the one being accused.

Hawaii Medical Aid In Dying Bill Passes Key Senate Panel
Sen. Roz Baker shepherded the measure through her health committee with comparatively little fanfare.

New Revenue Forecast Means $50 Million More For State Budget
The Council on Revenues projects 5.3 percent general fund growth for the current fiscal year and 4.5 percent next year.

Hawaii Senate Wants To Restrict State Government’s Hiring Power
Department heads have lined up in opposition to a bill that would end their ability to fill hundreds of temporary positions.

Lawmakers Ignore Tourism Industry, Pass New Taxes Targeting Visitors
Tourism officials aren’t happy with measures that could raise millions from taxes on timeshares and higher resort fees.

House Shaves $35 Million From Governor’s Budget
The Finance Committee’s cuts create a balanced budget over six years, but the spending plans could still change.

Tighter Gun Restrictions Among Hundreds Of Bills Moving Ahead
As a deadline fast approaches, scores of measures were sent from one chamber to the other Tuesday at the Capitol.

Hawaii House Passes Medical Aid In Dying Bill
UPDATED: Emotions run high as legislators debate whether the measure grants a “civil right” or sends the wrong message about suicide.

Medical Aid In Dying Bill Takes Major Step Forward In Hawaii Legislature
UPDATED: The measure cleared a joint committee after additional safeguards were added. It now heads to a vote of the full House.

Medical Aid In Dying Bill Generates An Emotional 5-Hour Hearing
House lawmakers deferred a vote on the measure until Wednesday.