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Whether you support rail or not, it’s OK to applaud the Legislature for finding the best solution possible to a very sticky political problem.

An 18-year veteran of the Hawaii Legislature, the state senator hopes to make the jump to lieutenant governor.

Gov. David Ige faces a strong challenge, and several well-known politicians may battle each other for high-profile positions.

Legislative leaders said efforts by Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell to derail the plan actually helped unite them.

The congresswoman files papers to form a campaign committee. Meanwhile, state senators Will Espero and Josh Green are running for lieutenant government.

The state House passes a bailout plan that includes a hotel tax increase and an extension of the general excise tax surcharge.

The rail funding package passed by the Legislature requires an in-depth audit of the project, closer monitoring of spending and more financial transparency.

UPDATED: The $2.4 billion measure now moves to the full House, where a final vote is expected Friday.

Environment, consumer protection, workers’ rights, gun control and immigration cases are more likely to prevail in the 9th Circuit than elsewhere in the country.

Her outspoken opposition to Trump has put the Hawaii Democrat in the national limelight.