State Legislature

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.

While money was tight at the state Legislature this year, it was still another successful year for local agriculture and food security.

Rocky Mould, executive director of the Hawaii Solar Energy Association, spoke to The Conversation's Catherine Cruz about the solar projects imperiled by the governor signing Senate Bill 3125 into law.

The University of Hawaiʻi failed to get support from the state Legislature this year to pay and recruit college athletes, but officials believe it’s an “investment” that benefits the state.