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House COVID Committee Pushes Back Against New Quarantine Rule For Hawaii Travelers
A new report from the high-profile committee says the state’s pre-travel test program has been working fine and asks the governor to back off a stricter 14-day quarantine.
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Senate Confirms Todd Eddins To Hawaii Supreme Court
The lawmaker in charge of vetting judicial candidates noted Eddins’ vast legal experience.
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Senators Dig In To Hawaii Supreme Court Nominee’s Positions
The legal community heaped praise on Todd Eddins as state lawmakers examined how he might react to certain situations on the high court.
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Senate Panel To Consider Hawaii Supreme Court Nominee Nov. 16
A second special session for the Senate is scheduled for Nov. 18.
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Hawaii Legislature: GOP Loses A House Seat, Stays Even In The Senate
A fresh crop of younger lawmakers — all of them Democrats — won legislative seats.
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Senate To Hold Special Session In October For Judicial Appointments
The public will have a rare opportunity for live, remote testimony to the Legislature.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
Hawaii Has Spent Only A Small Fraction Of CARES Act Money
The state and neighbor island counties are required to expend nearly $863 million by the end of the year — or they will lose it.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
Ige Signs Domestic Violence Bills, Vetoes 5 Others
The governor also signed several measures put forward by the women’s legislative caucus.
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2 Senate Staffers Test Positive For COVID-19
The Senate president says social distancing and other protocols were observed and the risk of spread remains low.
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Hawaii’s ‘2 Most Critical Weeks’: House Committee Seeks Strong State Action
A House special committee wants immediate attention to recommendations on efforts that need to happen soon to pull the state out of the coronavirus crisis.