Nadine Nakamura

The state House of Representatives passed a $21 billion operating budget for the next two years. However, the budget remains in flux as decisions at the federal level create uncertainty at the state Capitol. HPR's Ashley Mizuo has more.

Lawmakers formally voted to install Kauaʻi Rep. Nadine Nakamura as House speaker. However, first-time Rep. Kim Coco Iwamoto was the lone "no" vote because she said the House rules are not being followed. HPR's Ashley Mizuo reports.

The Legislature is back in session with a focus on stabilizing the housing insurance market and addressing the cost of living in Hawaiʻi. HPR’s Ashley Mizuo and Mark Ladao reported from the state Senate and House chambers on opening day.

The state House of Representatives has new leadership with Rep. Nadine Nakamura becoming the new speaker of the House. HPR’s Ashley Mizuo reports on efforts to change the rules in the House that advocates say will increase transparency.

Nakamura assuming the speaker position did not come as a surprise. Moments after former Speaker Scott Saiki lost his seat in the August primary to Kim Coco Iwamoto, House members were talking about Nakamura as the next speaker.

The primary election over the weekend resulted in big changes for the state. Longtime House Speaker Scott Saiki lost to Kim Coco Iwamoto, a former state Board of Education member. When the Legislature reconvenes in January, the House will need to choose a new speaker. HPR's Ashley Mizuo reports.