The Return Of Senator No
Republican Sam Slom, after a brief hospitalization, is聽back in true form at the Capitol.
House, Senate Passing Slew Of Bills
Hawaii Legislature narrows its focus for the 2016 session.
Bill Would Require Surprise Care Home Inspections
Some聽owners of long-term care facilities object to the legislation, which is set for consideration by the full Senate on Tuesday.
Could A Hawaii Sports Authority Spark A New Industry?
A House bill aims to attract major events to Hawaii. But the Senate has already killed similar legislation.
Animal Cruelty Bills Killed
The three measures from a Big Island senator didn’t even get a hearing.
Who’s Raising Cash During Session?
The Hawaii Campaign Spending Commission keeps track so you don’t have to.
Bill To Give Land Use Commission More Power Dies In House
The Hawaii land agency doesn’t have any way to hold developers to their promises once a project is well underway.
An Update On Sam Slom
Doctors report that test results were 鈥渦nremarkable,” but he said he will be staying overnight to 鈥渟ample hospital cuisine and avoid doing dishes.鈥
Industrial Hemp Bill Clears House
The bill would let hemp be grown for research purposes.
House Keeps Funding For Hawaiian Home Lands Alive
Giving聽just an hour’s notice, lawmakers called a public hearing to look again at聽a bill that would provide additional money for the department.