Karl Rhoads

Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Karl Rhoads has introduced two bills that explore a new legal approach aimed at effectively barring corporations from donating to Hawaiʻi political campaigns at the local, state and federal levels.

Over 300 people submitted testimony against the measure. Much of the testimony was written and in-person, centered around former President Donald Trump.

State lawmakers are on the verge of passing legislation for paid family leave in Hawai’i. If passed by the House and Senate, the governor is expected to…