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The governor wants to stash much of the surplus in a “rainy day” fund, and to boost higher and lower education spending.

Many big-name actors set up corporations that charge for their services and may be unaware of state taxes on these entities.

Despite new legislation requiring public schools to serve student meals with more local ingredients, advocates say they are frustrated by a regression in local food initiatives.

A bill lawmakers plan to introduce next session would create a new state agency to oversee Mauna Kea.

Its sponsor says the state House measure would align Hawaii’s dental licensing law with those of 46 other states.

Legislators will subpoena the Hawaii Department of Accounting and General Services.

Members say their work will improve the Agribusiness Development Corp. and the Department of Land and Natural Resources. But few specific proposals have emerged.

The state has struggled with biosecurity due to staffing issues and underfunding for more than 10 years. Whether the Legislature will increase funding to meet the state’s needs is still up in the air.

The occupational licensing requirements for many professions may be hindering qualified professionals from moving to Hawaii and getting work.

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