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Hawaii House and Senate leaders, with the support of Gov. David Ige, on Tuesday unveiled a long list of measures to boost housing, early childhood…

HILO, Hawaii — The mayor of Hawaii County has identified six legislative priorities ahead of a scheduled meeting with all four county mayors to begin the…

Farmers and ranchers from across the state met with Governor David Ige and legislators today in an attempt to revive a contentious water rights bill. The…

In some states, one political party dominates even without a lift from gerrymandering. The most extreme examples are Hawai?i, Massachusetts and Rhode…

The board of directors for the Thirty Meter Telescope is meeting this week to decide whether to extend its April deadline. More time would allow legal…

There are now more payday loan stores in Hawai?i than there are 7-11s. The state’s growing demand for payday loans is no surprise given the high cost of…

An estimated 43 percent of private sector workers in Hawai’i lack paid sick leave. As HPR’s Wayne Yoshioka reports, state lawmakers are attempting to…

The state legislature is considering a bill to continue funding for Honolulu’s Rail Transit project. HPR’s Wayne Yoshioka has this update from lawmakers.…

The Hawai’i State Legislature officially opened its 60-working day session today. HPR’s Wayne Yoshioka was at the Capitol and files this report.

The Governor submitted his two-year budget request to the legislature today and his overall spending plan is up. HPR’s Wayne Yoshioka reports.