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Following President Joe Biden's announcement to end his run for a second term in office, several Hawaiʻi leaders have expressed support for Kamala Harris while others remain undecided.
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The governor has cut in half what was once a $20 million biosecurity bill, raising some concerns about invasive species management in the state. The cut was meant to compensate for a costly income tax break measure that also passed this year. HPR's Mark Ladao has more.
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The party put forward current state Rep. Cedric Gates, former state Rep. Stacelynn Eli, and Cross Makani Crabbe. The problem? They’re all running for office in the August election.
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Gov. Josh Green has approved the state's $10.3 billion budget following a tumultuous legislative session. Out of the 260 bills that the Legislature passed, all but seven were signed into law. HPR's Ashley Mizuo reports.
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The state has signed a 50-year lease with the U.S. Army at Kawaihāpai Airfield, formerly known as Dillingham Airfield. One key point of contention over the years has been the management of the water system. HPR's Ashley Mizuo reports on the agreement years in the making.
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One of the major measures would create the Office of the State Fire Marshal. A fire marshal will be appointed for a five-year term and is meant to help with coordination and planning for fire safety measures.
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The state Department of Human Services has opened up applications for its Summer EBT program, also known as SUN Bucks. Households will receive $177 for each qualifying child. That’s more than the $120 per child allotted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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Gov. Josh Green talked with President Joe Biden about his plans to continue in the presidential race.
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HB 2074 was one of 13 bills recently signed into law by Green, marking his renewed commitment to the Native Hawaiian people.
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Following Gov. Greenʻs extension of Maui's wildfire emergency proclamation, the suspension of service disconnections for all Hawaiian Electric customers on Maui has also been extended.