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Hawaii House and Senate leaders, with the support of Gov. David Ige, on Tuesday unveiled a long list of measures to boost housing, early childhood…
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HILO, Hawaii — The mayor of Hawaii County has identified six legislative priorities ahead of a scheduled meeting with all four county mayors to begin the…
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Farmers and ranchers from across the state met with Governor David Ige and legislators today in an attempt to revive a contentious water rights bill. The…
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In some states, one political party dominates even without a lift from gerrymandering. The most extreme examples are Hawai?i, Massachusetts and Rhode…
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The board of directors for the Thirty Meter Telescope is meeting this week to decide whether to extend its April deadline. More time would allow legal…
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There are now more payday loan stores in Hawai?i than there are 7-11s. The state’s growing demand for payday loans is no surprise given the high cost of…
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An estimated 43 percent of private sector workers in Hawai’i lack paid sick leave. As HPR’s Wayne Yoshioka reports, state lawmakers are attempting to…
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The state legislature is considering a bill to continue funding for Honolulu’s Rail Transit project. HPR’s Wayne Yoshioka has this update from lawmakers.…
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The Hawai’i State Legislature officially opened its 60-working day session today. HPR’s Wayne Yoshioka was at the Capitol and files this report.
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The Governor submitted his two-year budget request to the legislature today and his overall spending plan is up. HPR’s Wayne Yoshioka reports.