State Legislature

Gov. Josh Green has signed a $20 billion state budget for the upcoming fiscal year meant to account for federal cuts while maintaining benefits and services for residents.

For the first time in more than 20 years, the ʻAha ʻŌpio o OHA program let 37 Native Hawaiian teenagers play lawmakers last week at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol.

Gov. Josh Green has four bills he intends to veto out of the 267 bills passed this legislative session.

This is a step to getting public funds to help HSO bring its musical performances across the state.

State Sen. Michelle Kidani is retiring after 18 years in the Senate. The governor will choose a temporary successor. Voters will select a permanent one during the November general election.

Hawaiʻi State Rep. Greggor Ilagan discusses the SPEED Task Force and how its progress in expediting the permitting process to get new buildings up in Hawaiʻi.

Visual artist Hugo McCloud talks about creating art for the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago; Hawaiʻi State Rep. Greggor Ilagan discusses the new SPEED Task Force for building permits.

A 2021 statewide survey revealed that half of respondents have missed school or work because of their period. The second version of the survey is now open.

Gov. Josh Green has until the end of the month to release his intent-to-veto list. He spoke to HPR's Bill Dorman about the results of this yearʻs legislative session and about exploring the use of liquefied natural gas.

A handful of bills that passed through the Legislature this year focus on reforming Hawaiʻi's permitting processes to speed up housing construction, including shoring up a shortage of permitting staff.