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Legislature’s Financial Leaders To Ige: Give Us A ‘Real Budget’ Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Legislature’s Financial Leaders To Ige: Give Us A ‘Real Budget’

Lawmakers complain the governor’s spending proposal doesn’t reflect reality and will force them to be the “bad guy.”

Meet Hawaii’s Newest Lawmaker

Meet Hawaii’s Newest Lawmaker

The governor has appointed Chris Todd of Hilo from a list of three names submitted by the Democratic Party.

Cinch Up The Belt: State Budget Forecast Drops By $155 Million Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat

Cinch Up The Belt: State Budget Forecast Drops By $155 Million

The Council on Revenues lowered its growth projections after a debate that included speculation about Trump’s effects on tourism.

Senators Question Whether PUC Member Had Conflicts Of Interest Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Senators Question Whether PUC Member Had Conflicts Of Interest

They want a state agency to look into the legal services Tom Gorak was providing while general counsel for the Public Utilities Commission.

Ige’s Wish List: More Money For Schools, Housing, Homelessness Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Ige’s Wish List: More Money For Schools, Housing, Homelessness

Legislative leaders warn that state revenues have slowed and pay raises for unions are not factored into the governor’s proposed budget.

Hawaii Senate Reveals Committee Chairs For Next Session Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Hawaii Senate Reveals Committee Chairs For Next Session

Among the changes, Karl Rhoads will steer the Water and Land Committee, Mike Gabbard the Agriculture and Environment Committee.

Hawaii House Unveils Lineup Of Committee Chairs Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Hawaii House Unveils Lineup Of Committee Chairs

Rep. Scott Nishimoto will take over as head of Judiciary and Rep. Richard Creagan will steer Agriculture.

Hawaii Union Works To Overthrow State House Leaders Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2016

Hawaii Union Works To Overthrow State House Leaders

Through endorsements and contributions, United Public Workers backed old-guard candidates and others who challenged current leadership.

Hawaii State Rep. Clift Tsuji Dies Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Hawaii State Rep. Clift Tsuji Dies

The Big Island lawmaker, 75, chaired the Agriculture Committee. Services are pending.

House Adds To Leadership Team Cory Lum/Civil Beat

House Adds To Leadership Team

House Democrats re-elected Joe Souki as speaker Monday and confirmed additional leadership positions.