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The governor’s nominee was applauded for projects he’s moved forward but concerns remain over the agency’s continued backlog.

The public can expect a more concerted effort to close gun loopholes but proposals to address Native Hawaiian issues remain uncertain.

A key feature of the proposed reforms includes diverting the mentally ill from ERs into outpatient and residential programs more tailored to their needs.

Education officials began providing $10 million in incentives for special ed and rural teachers without a guarantee the Hawaii Legislature will fund the pay increases in the future.

Legislators kicked off the 2020 session united with the governor to tackle the cost of living. The question is whether their bold ideas will become reality.

Hawaii’s four mayors have transportation initiatives on the brain in 2020, their latest requests to state lawmakers show.

The immediate goal of the five-year plan is to increase the number of pre-K classrooms in the state by 100 a year.

In an unusual display of pre-session unity, top state officials and business leaders have largely agreed on a plan aimed at bringing down Hawaii’s high cost of living.

Thousands are expected to rally for the Legislature’s opening day with a strong push to get out the vote.

The plan, aimed at reducing the teacher shortage by enticing senior educators to remain in the classroom, is the next phase of a broader teacher recruitment and retention plan.