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With the state’s economic health in severe decline, now is not the time to give public employees more money and the governor should veto that bill.

Some priority measures to protect the environment and expand access to preschool advanced but others to regulate Uber and Lyft and reform gun laws died at the last minute.

Bills to regulate Lyft and Uber, prohibit sea walls and reform gun laws also have agreement between the House and Senate ahead of a final vote Friday.

It comes at a time when both roles will play a crucial part in the state’s financial planning.

The bill now goes to Gov. David Ige who can approve it, veto it or let it become law without his signature.

Advocates say incentives like parking and rebates are needed to encourage the use of EVs in Hawaii.

Dozens of bills met the Thursday deadline to pass before the 2020 session ends next week.

Gov. David Ige says a Senate committee’s potential rejection of his appointee is “irresponsible and shameful.”

House Bill 361 now goes to Gov. David Ige for approval or veto.

A bill advancing at the Hawaii Legislature would prohibit outside corporations and others from contributing to local races.