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Gov. David Ige signed House Bill 2171 on Friday, which will bifurcate the state Department of Public Safety, shifting some operations into a newly established Department of Law Enforcement.
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Gov. David Ige says former Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was "a true friend of Hawaiʻi." He ordered U.S. and state flags to be flown at half-staff Sunday to honor the assassinated ex-leader.
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A handful of education proposals became state law Thursday. Among the bills include funding for expanding preschool access, and creating new positions at the education department. HPR's Casey Harlow has more.
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Hawaiʻi child safety law now requires rear-facing car seats for babies and increases the age through which children must use booster seats. Children must be in a car seat up to age 10 unless over a certain height.
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Gov. David Ige has vetoed over-appropriations of federal American Rescue Plan Act funding from the upcoming year’s $17 billion state budget. The state Legislature over allocated about $104 million with 22 project allocations.
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Gov. David Ige signed three bills relating to affordable housing. The new laws will support the ʻOhana Zones and First-To-Work programs.
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Board members of the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority had lots to talk about at a meeting on Thursday, including a proposed funding bill that the governor included on his "Intent to Veto" list and the U.S. marketing contract. The Conversation connected with state Rep. Richard Onishi, chair of the House Committee on Labor and Tourism, to learn more.
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Gov. David Ige said while he supports efforts to curb vape use, he couldn’t find any anti-tobacco advocates who supported the measure.
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Of the 343 bills passed by the state Legislature this session, Gov. David Ige said Monday he intends to veto 30, including a measure that would eliminate cash bail for some felonies. HPR's Sabrina Bodon has more.
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Gov. David Ige targets 30 bills for potential veto; State tax collector explains the effect the gas tax holiday may have on the state; First keiki vaccine clinics open; and the Ghost Guy shares chicken skin stories