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The Return Of Senator No Cory Lum/Civil Beat

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 Cory Lum/Civil Beat

House, Senate Passing Slew Of Bills

Hawaii Legislature narrows its focus for the 2016 session.

Bill Would Require Surprise Care Home Inspections Cory Lum/Civil Beat

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? Cory Lum / Civil Beat

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 Flickr

Animal Cruelty Bills Killed

The three measures from a Big Island senator didn’t even get a hearing.

Who’s Raising Cash During Session? Flickr: Tax Credits

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 Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat

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 Cory Lum/Civil Beat

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 Courtesy: Kaniela Ing

Industrial Hemp Bill Clears House

The bill would let hemp be grown for research purposes.

House Keeps Funding For Hawaiian Home Lands Alive Cory Lum/Civil Beat

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.