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Tiny Apartments, Shipping Containers Proposed to Address Housing Crisis
City and state policymakers introduce measures to alleviate the high cost of housing in Hawaii.
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The Projector: Celebrations, Protests Open a Session of Challenges
On Opening Day of the 2015 Legislature, Hawaii legislators convene at the Capitol for some pomp and (fiscally difficult) circumstances.
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Hawaii House Democrats Unveil Majority Package — Without Any Bills
Broad priorities take shape but details remain a mystery.
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Big Spending Questions Loom as Hawaii Legislature Convenes
Economists paint a daunting financial picture for state lawmakers to consider as they begin the 2015 legislative session.
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Hawaii Senate President Calls for Getting Rid of the Land Use Commission
Sen. Donna Mercado Kim also emphasized building a new Center for Hawaiian Music and Dance and creating an Inspector General to investigate fraud.
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House Speaker Wants to Tackle GMOs, Medical Marijuana, Education
Hawaii lawmakers kick off the 2015 legislative session with calls to action in many areas.
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Calvin Say Challengers Ask Souki for Action
The Hawaii House speaker is urged again to review the former speaker’s residency qualifications.
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The Hawaii Legislature: A Guide to the 2015 Session
Here’s what you need to know to follow bills, submit testimony and navigate the State Capitol.
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Hawaii State Rep. Mele Carroll Resigns
The Democrat representing Lanai, Molokai and Maui in the House cites health reasons.
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Will Hawaii Lawmakers Address Concerns About Pesticides?
Sen. Josh Green wants to require more disclosure of chemical use by farmers and impose buffer zones around schools, but it will be an uphill battle.