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Midwives Will Soon Need A License To Practice In Hawaii. Many Are Pushing Back
Regulators want to standardize practices, but some people fear mandatory licensure could hurt rural and Native Hawaiian communities.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Legislature Looks To Tweak Internal Rules To Accommodate Ethics Reform
The Senate has committed to livestreaming hearings while the House looks to clarify conflicts of interest for its members.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Senate Committee Votes Against Ikaika Anderson’s Nomination To DHHL
Gov. Josh Green accused the Senate of 鈥減laying politics.鈥
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Tax Relief Bill Clears 2 House Committees
The measure’s future is uncertain though as House leaders have concerns about implementation.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
Subsidies Proposed For Airlines Flying To Molokai
Updated: Right now, only Mokulele Airlines provides service to Molokai.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
New Tax Credit Proposed For Selling Homes To Hawaii Residents
Senate Bill 34 is scheduled for a hearing Tuesday.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Bill To Expand Free College Tuition Program Advances
Funding the Hawaii Promise Scholarship is expected to cost $23 million a year.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Honolulu’s New Airport Rental Center Has Lots Of Electric Cars But Only One Charging Station
Activists say that’s a big blunder. And lawmakers are moving to require all new state buildings be designed with EV charging stations.
David Croxford/CivilBeat/2023
Is Hawaii Ready For The Governor’s Tax Cut Plan? Lawmakers Aren’t So Sure
The proposed legislation would offer relief for Hawaii workers but also would reduce state tax collections at an uncertain time.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
Hawaii Is Short Medical Workers. Are Interstate Compacts The Solution?
A string of bills allowing the state to join different industry compacts will be heard in the Senate on Friday, with lawmakers hoping that their passage will expand medical access.