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First-term state lawmaker Sen. Brenton Awa stands out as unconventional
Honolulu Star-Advertiser· 5 hours agoHawaii’s 76-member Legislature has eight Republican lawmakers, yet one of them in a certain respect...
Military spending bill includes Hawaii manufacturing and invasive species
Honolulu Star-Advertiser· 5 hours agoThe latest draft of Congress’ annual military spending bill includes several Hawaii-centric...
6 incoming laws that will increase Jeff Landry’s power as Louisiana governor
Louisiana Illuminator via Yahoo News· 3 days agoLouisiana’s powerful governor will become more so after a massive push from Republican Jeff Landry...
Hawaii student FAFSA applications down 20%
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser via Yahoo News· 1 day agoAs the deadline for the application to qualify for federal assistance to help pay for college nears this year, a local organization is trying new strategies to up their outreach efforts to local ...
It was home to Hawaii's first reigning queen. It became her prison.
San Francisco Chronicle· 1 day agoWalk through Iolani Palace in Honolulu today, and you’ll see glimpses of Hawaii’s past in the...
Hawaii insurance chief doesn’t see carrier exit as costs rise
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser via Yahoo Finance· 5 days agoHawaii has been the subject of some scary national headlines lately regarding property insurance, but the state insurance commissioner Tuesday expressed a less calamitous ...
Down-ballot state legislative races to watch during August primaries in Florida, more
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 6 hours agoIn August, primaries and run-off elections will be held in Alaska, Connecticut, Florida, Guam, ...
Sweeping Hawaii income tax relief becomes law
Honolulu Star-Advertiser· 6 days agoHawaii is now on a path to go from being almost the most burdensome state for income taxes to one of the least. Gov. Josh Green signed a bill into law...
Supreme Court seeks Biden administration’s opinion on climate, voting rights cases
The Washington Times· 6 hours agoThe Supreme Court on Monday asked the Justice Department to weigh in on state laws that allow energy...
Fewer candidates filed for election in Hawaii this year than in the past 10 years
Associated Press· 5 days agoThe most significant race in Hawaii’s Aug. 10 primary may well influence who is the next speaker of...