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Hawaii legislators face deadline to avoid repeat of 'chaos'
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser via Yahoo News· 3 weeks agoApr. 26—Select an option below to continue reading this premium story. Already a Honolulu Star-Advertiser subscriber? to continue reading. Get unlimited access From as low as $12.95 /mo. House ...
Ruling on confirmations could draw political heat
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser via Yahoo News· 1 year agoFeb. 22—The opinion, however, could serve as a simple reminder that the status quo remains in effect, said Colin Moore, director of the University of Hawaii's Public Policy Center. Gov. Josh ...
Legislative session began amid uncertainty, ended with relief for Maui and taxpayers
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser via Yahoo News· 2 weeks agoMay 5—1/4 Swipe or click to see more GEORGE F. LEE / GLEE@STARADVERTISER.COM Lawmakers raised their hands together during the singing of "Hawaii Aloha" signaling the end of the 2024 legislative ...
Will Hawaii tourists have to pay a 'green fee' to go to the beach? There is growing local support.
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 1 year agoHawaii state leaders nearly passed a law last year to better safeguard Hawaii’s imperiled natural...
Hawaii state senators want to see draft bill before deciding on special session
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser via Yahoo News· 2 years agoSep. 28—State senators want to that would give prosecutors more options to charge major crimes before they decide whether to convene a special session of the Legislature, according to Senate ...
State House has consensus for special legislative session on Hawaii Supreme Court ruling
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser via Yahoo News· 2 years agoSep. 27—The state House of Representatives has the consensus necessary to move forward with a special session of the Legislature to address the Hawaii Supreme Court ruling that preliminary hearings ...
Hawaii lawmakers return with vows to help working families
Associated Press via Yahoo News· 1 year agoLawmakers opened a new session of the Hawaii State Legislature on Wednesday with proposals to...
Hawaii lawmakers open new legislative session with eyes on wildfire prevention and housing
Associated Press via Yahoo News· 4 months agoHawaii lawmakers on Wednesday opened a new session of the state Legislature vowing to address...
Fevella apologizes for racial comments about Green nominee
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser via Yahoo News· 1 year agoFeb. 3—State Sen. Kurt Fevella stood on the Senate floor Friday and apologized for racial comments he made last week about Gov. Josh Green's Hawaiian nominee to lead a new housing Cabinet position ...
Keith-Agaran leaving state Senate to advocate for Maui victims
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser via Yahoo News· 9 months agoAug. 31—The Maui Democrat will depart the Senate Oct. 31, leaving Gov. Josh Green 60 days to appoint a replacement. WAILUKU—State Sen. Gilbert Keith-Agaran, an attorney, said Wednesday he would ...