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Lawmakers Reluctant to Pass Care Home Bills that Cost State Money
Approvals are being given to help the industry make more money despite concerns over Medicaid recipients having fewer options in Hawaii.
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Health Department Scraps Request to Delay Posting Inspection Reports
Adult care home inspection reports will be online by mid-March, officials tell Hawaii lawmakers.
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New Online Tool Aims to Make State Budget More Transparent
Hawaii House, Senate Republicans launch Hawaii Open Budget Initiative.
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With Clayton Hee Gone, Campaign Finance Reform Is Moving Forward
Among other measures, Hawaii lawmakers are advancing bills to address the influence of super PACs and other outside money.
Special Committee Finds Rep. Say Qualified to Continue Serving
The challenge over his residency wrapped up in a five-minute hearing Friday.
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Proposed $500,000 Vanpool Grant the Latest ‘FrankenBill’
UPDATED. Supporters say it was necessary to tack the Honolulu grant onto what started out as a bicycle safety bill, but open-government advocates worry about transparency.
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‘Emergency’ Money Moves Swiftly Through Hawaii Legislature
Facing budget deficits, state agencies are asking for $30 million to see them through this fiscal year.
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House Lawmakers to Make Recommendation Friday on Rep’s Residency
A group of voters has questioned whether Speaker emeritus Calvin Say lives in the district he represents.
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Pension Promises Are Getting Harder for Hawaii Lawmakers To Keep
Legislative efforts to make public workers pay more or sacrifice benefits face strong union opposition.
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Ige Picks DeCoite to Replace Carroll in State House
Molokai businesswoman is deeply rooted in the community, Hawaii governor says.