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Sens. Laura Thielen and Russell Ruderman say it’s time to get the public involved in the conversation even if it doesn’t pass.

Senate committee defers bill to make LG an appointed position.

Hawaii health officials say they “strongly supported” a bill that would let them stop following a law they’ve struggled to comply with, but senators killed the measure.

Under a proposed bill, more than 200 people convicted of misdemeanors could be released from custody to help relieve jail overcrowding.

A bill moving through the Legislature aims to ensure better education and training standards for police. But it still falls short in providing better oversight of bad cops.

It’s for Hawaii judicial proceedings involving the testimony of a vulnerable witness.

The legislative measure would require mopeds to go through annual inspections and registration.

UPDATED: Bills increasing the general excise tax to support long-term caregiving and education reform cleared key votes Wednesday.

Sen. Will Espero has long been an advocate for more police accountability. The arrest of a DLNR cop has him pushing even harder.

The Legislature was tough on government reform bills last session. This time, proposals such as all-mail balloting and tougher campaign laws may get traction.