HPR's coverage of the 2023 Hawaiʻi legislative session
Aloha, and welcome to Hawaiʻi Public Radio’s coverage of the 2023 legislative session.
Sophia McCullough
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HPR
The Hawaiʻi Public Radio news team is tracking the latest bills from inside the Hawaiʻi State Capitol as lawmakers work toward solutions for longtime issues like housing, overtourism, homelessness, conservation, the cost of living and more.
On this page, you'll also find interviews with state lawmakers and updates from Gov. Josh Green's first year in office.
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The latest from the Hawaiʻi State Capitol
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Office of Gov. Josh Green/Millions of federal funds are waiting to be tapped to boost broadband internet and the information highway in the islands. Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke is the designated troubleshooter to make sure the state doesn't bungle the opportunity to connect our islands online. -
Hawaiʻi State Judiciary/After Hawaiʻi's executive and legislative branches delivered their opening remarks, it was time for the judiciary. Hawaiʻi Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald delivered his State of the Judiciary address to a joint session of the state Legislature on Wednesday.
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Earlier this week, Gov. Josh Green unveiled his Green Affordability Plan, a proposal to reform the state’s tax code for every income bracket.Green estimates the plan to cost the state around $312 million — and possibly save the average family of four about $2,000 annually. -
A bill before Hawaiʻi lawmakers would require teaching ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, or Hawaiian language, to all public school students. Critics argue recruiting qualified Hawaiian language teachers is already a challenge. HPR’s Kuʻuwehi Hiraishi has more.
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Housing is a top priority for Governor Josh Green and the legislature this session But what proposals are state lawmakers pursuing? HPR's Casey Harlow has more.
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State advocates for cleaner transportation are setting their sights on the rental car industry.
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House Bill 547 would create an infant and child care worker subsidy pilot program under the state Department of Human Services. It would bring child care worker pay to a minimum of $16 an hour. HPR's Sabrina Bodon has more.
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