ÌìÃÀÊÓƵ

People are living longer and investment returns were weaker than expected.

The islands’ 25 senators and 51 representatives will back in action before you know it. Keeping up with them is everybody’s business.

Lawmakers complain the governor’s spending proposal doesn’t reflect reality and will force them to be the “bad guy.”

The governor has appointed Chris Todd of Hilo from a list of three names submitted by the Democratic Party.

The Council on Revenues lowered its growth projections after a debate that included speculation about Trump’s effects on tourism.

They want a state agency to look into the legal services Tom Gorak was providing while general counsel for the Public Utilities Commission.

The Office of Information Practices receives hundreds of requests a year regarding release of public records and meeting notifications.

Despite a federal deadline, Ways and Means Chair Jill Tokuda said the Legislature must dedicate time to hearing from the public.

Legislative leaders warn that state revenues have slowed and pay raises for unions are not factored into the governor’s proposed budget.

The governor’s first biennial budget proposal — due out Monday — presents an opportunity to chart the state’s fiscal course.