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Lawmakers had planned to have a public discussion about the unpopular decision to delay or even scrap an array of public school projects, but then called it off.

New state data provided to bond investors shows the general fund surplus for the end of this fiscal year has plummeted from a projected $3.9 billion to just $600 million.

The task force report is due at the end of this month, but a draft went nowhere. The auditor could look into critical issues affecting as many as 1 in 4 residents.

The ability to provide enhanced risk assessments now exists, but it needs help getting off the ground.

The vacancy could lead to a competitive contest for the open Leeward Side seat.

The pandemic drew attention to the need to scrap the state’s 1980s-era mainframe, but it’s still around. Now, it’s hampering claims related to Lahaina.

Lisa Ginoza and Vladimir Devens advanced to a final vote by the full Senate on Tuesday.

Testifiers lauded the idea, but the working group’s draft recommendations will require additional funding.

Proponents identified the post-fire period as a perfect opportunity to reset local food production.

Bills would expand definition of lobbying to include the executive branch and require legislators to reveal more financial relationships.