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Meanwhile, advocates for the homeless want more money for programs that place people in permanent housing. 

A bill would delete a reference to continued use of fossil fuels and expand the standards to include natural gas.

A Senate bill seeks to quell controversies on the mountain by removing the University of Hawaii as the manager.

The legislation aims to provide women with accurate information, support, procedures and devices.

While one county is mired in disputes, legislators ponder their next moves regarding illegal vacation rentals.

Giving injured workers a say in which doctor is used to examine them is one of the key issues on the table this year.

UPDATED. Lawmakers have introduced a bill with the backing of the industry and some elderly-rights groups but the measure faces a long road to passage.

The governor wanted to talk about issues and accomplishments. Reporters were waiting with questions about the false alarm.

UPDATED: The governor cited accomplishments, but some legislative critics said his address was short on specifics.

They also want a larger share of the state hotel tax revenues and immunity for lifeguards at state beaches.