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The Hawaii Women’s Legislative Caucus is also backing bills to ensure access to health care and to keep kids safe.

Bills call for shipboard gaming, an internet lottery and fantasy sports contests.

The Hawaii State Teachers Association is proposing a surcharge on residential investment property and visitor accommodations.

Numerous measures have been floated in the past, but Hawaii lawmakers have been reluctant to improve oversight and accountability of the state’s police departments.

The measure would also apply to the governor. Honolulu’s mayor receives at least $200,000 a year for his work with Territorial Savings Bank.

Caldwell proposes increases in Oahu’s fuel tax, vehicle weight tax and parking fees to show the city has “skin in the game.”

The Hawaii governor pushes for progress on education and economic development despite the fiscal uncertainty facing state government.

The Hawaii Legislature met in a joint session to hear the governor’s annual speech, the third during David Ige’s first gubernatorial term.

Hawaii has been grappling with this issue for 20 years. It’s time to lay it to rest.

State lawmakers have introduced two bills and a study is planned to determine the effectiveness of public-outreach campaigns.