As NPR's Southern Bureau chief, Russell Lewis covers issues and people of the Southeast for NPR — from Florida to Virginia to Texas, including West Virginia, Kentucky, and Oklahoma. His work brings context and dimension to issues ranging from immigration, transportation, and oil and gas drilling for NPR listeners across the nation and around the world.
It's our July 2 edition of HPR Social Club. Peek inside for this weekend's picks by your HPR Besties. Every Wednesday, we'll keep you posted on happenings across our Islands that we're most excited about. A lot is going on, so let this be your inspiration to stay curious and connected.
In a Friday bill-signing ceremony, Gov. Josh Green enacted Act 242, or House Bill 496, the vehicle for the new māmaki labeling rules. The law went into effect Tuesday.