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Senate Bill 793 would repeal the exemption of individuals with disabilities from minimum wage requirements.

Ripple effects and unintended consequences, especially in a down economy, have become driving factors in the debate over a minimum wage.

But lawmakers have agreed to let Honolulu shoulder the costs for emergency services.

The bill would replace the high-interest loans with installment loans that have lower fees.

Saiki has empowered the House to be a much-needed political player this year. But concerns about his methods and his ultimate goal are growing.

House and Senate negotiators say they have used federal funds to cancel out most of Gov. Ige’s budget cuts.

Lawmakers will convene next week to negotiate hundreds of bills that could end up on Gov. David Ige’s desk.

UPDATED: The decision came after a 6-2 vote Tuesday with some concerns raised about the process.

Speaker Scott Saiki uses “gut-and-replace” to try to postpone salary increases for state officials, but it’s unclear what the Senate might do.

The eight-member board is now down three members and still has no clear plan on when to resume business.