Most Hawaii House Members Won’t Say Where They Stand On Aid In Dying
The House Health Committee’s deferral of the bill let other members off the hook on making their position on the issue known to the public.
House Panel Ponies Up Another $1.2 Billion For Honolulu Rail
It’s not anywhere as much as the city wanted, but the Finance Committee chair said it should be enough to finish construction.
Bills To Improve Child Care Facilities Near Approval
Hawaii legislators want the state to post inspection records online and to make clear procedures on how to handle sleeping infants.
Will Joe Souki Be Hawaii’s Next Lt Gov?
There’s a lot of speculation about how the dominos could fall if Lt. Gov. Shan Tsutsui resigns to run for Maui mayor.
‘Terrible’ Report On Care Home Inspections Is Finally In
Hawaii lawmakers delayed doing unannounced inspections to get reports on the health department workload. The first one is underwhelming.
Hawaii Inches Closer To Becoming A Vote-By-Mail State
Advocates for improving election turnout tell lawmakers they hope the bill won’t once again die behind closed doors.
Neal Milner: We Long Ago Stopped Trusting Anything About Honolulu Rail
And that’s bad because the rail process has reinforced distrust that will affect our willingness to participate in civic life.
Senate Committee Unveils A Streamlined State Budget
The general fund spending plan approved by the Ways and Means Committee is $114 million lower than what the governor proposed.
Lawmakers Urge Medical Help For Micronesian Veterans
Service members from Palau, the Marshall Islands and the Federated States have difficulty getting U.S. care when they return home.
Money Talks To Lawmakers During Legislative Session
Numerous legislators continue to hold campaign fundraisers at the same time they’re making decisions on their benefactors’ issues.