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UPDATED: The longtime lawmaker cites lingering effects of his COVID-19 infection late last year. He also wants Molokai Rep. Lynn DeCoite to succeed him.

Hawaii has a chance to rectify being one of only three states that does not honor the end of slavery in the United States.

Jeff Esmond plans to draw on his own experience as a gay dad to help other families in similar situations.

The state is gathering ideas for development surrounding the stadium as lawmakers move ahead with giving the Stadium Authority more powers.

Hawaii lawmakers are scheduled to conclude this year’s session on Thursday. But lots of bills died and it’s hard to think of much of substance that was accomplished.

Some of Hawaii’s public workers unions also tentatively agreed to forgo raises this year as lawmakers, Gov. David Ige’s cabinet and state judges do the same.

Lawmakers agreed on a number of measures Thursday that need full House and Senate approval and then Gov. David Ige’s signature.

But the House and Senate haven’t yet reached a formal agreement to delay raises for judges, cabinet members and the Legislature.

But lawmakers reached agreement Wednesday on a bill to limit the governor’s emergency powers.

House and Senate conferees agreed on Wednesday to language in the legislation.