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State lawmakers must craft a deal during conference committee to extend the GET surcharge for rail if the $6 billion project is to continue as planned.

A majority of Oahu voters also opposes the $6 billion project in general, but support is greater on the neighbor islands.

After urging from Honolulu City Councilman Trevor Ozawa, the rail agency struck a deal with Olelo Community Media to broadcast live meetings.

HART officials insist they don’t have the authority to know how much subcontractors are being paid, but contract documents suggest otherwise.

Watch Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell argue with state Sen. Sam Slom over his word choices during a recent legislative hearing on a possible extension of the rail tax.

A Hawaii Senate committee passes a bill to extend the GET rail surcharge another five years, but makes clear the money should only be used to build the rail line.

The Hawaii governor is skeptical about extending the General Excise Tax, but he believes the 20-mile project should move forward as planned.

They passed two pro-rail measures but council members are concerned they’re still not getting the full picture on the rail project.

Honolulu City Council Ernie Martin wants more scrutiny of the $6 billion project, and is suggesting teaming up with the state to probe spending and financial oversight.

More than 100 people showed up to a town hall meeting to question city and HART officials about the controversial project.