State Legislature

States like California and New York are considering state laws that could put guardrails on immigration enforcement. HPR's Ashley Mizuo reports on calls for similar action in Hawaiʻi.

Corey Rosenlee is running for the state House of Representatives in 2026. He is the Democratic candidate for District 39, which covers parts of Leeward Oʻahu like Royal Kunia, Village Park, Honouliuli, Hoʻopili and a portion of Waipahu.

The state gets about $4 million in federal Community Services Block Grants a year to spend on programs to help low-income individuals. But Office of Community Services Director Ray Domingo told lawmakers it’s not clear if the state will continue to receive those funds.

The purpose of the network is to allow local entrepreneurs to capitalize on “made in Hawaiʻi” branding by supporting the production of value-added products, like ʻulu chips or poi with a longer shelf life.

Kāneʻohe state Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole is challenging U.S. Rep. Ed Case for the Hawaiʻi District 1 seat, which covers most of urban Oʻahu. His announcement comes just two days after Case announced his reelection campaign.

State lawmakers are looking at ways to better define how the National Guard can be mobilized in Hawaiʻi. This comes after President Donald Trump activated the National Guard in California in June without the governor's consent, due to protests against immigration enforcement.

Have you ever wondered how the state determines which affordable housing projects get state and federal funding? HPR's Ashley Mizuo reports on the process and some changes under consideration.

Senate Judiciary Chair Karl Rhoads is kicking off a series of information briefings at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol about the rule of law during this Trump administration.

Hawaiʻi County Mayor Kimo Alameda discusses inspections of Hilo's historic banyan trees after human remains were found under one tree that fell over last weekend; State Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Karl Rhoads talks about an upcoming informational briefing on the rule of law with U.S. Rep. Ed Case

Act 133 directs the state House of Representatives to work with a group of state and county officials to investigate and recommend action that the Legislature can take to address permitting delays.