State Legislature

HPR's government reporter Ashley Mizuo spoke with Chief Justice Recktenwald about these judicial wins and his retirement.

The new chair of the House Committee on Agriculture and Food Systems said his focus will be on legislation addressing biosecurity and food security in the state. Rep. Cory Chun was appointed as the committee chair following recent changes in House leadership.

Following an outcry from local farmers, Gov. Josh Green announced his intention to veto a labeling bill that would have affected māmaki sold in Hawaiʻi. As part of a broader, years-long trend to protect local farmers, consumers and the “Hawai'i-grown” label, state lawmakers introduced House Bill 496 and let it sail through this year’s legislative session.

This legislative session was one of the most successful for the Judiciary: better compensation, more judge positions and more diversion programs. HPR's Ashley Mizuo reports on why that branch of government was able to get most of its legislative package passed.

House Bill 796 would sunset several income tax credits, including one that offers people up to $5,000 back for the installation of a rooftop solar system. Green expressed his intent to veto the measure on Friday.

On Monday, Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke, who's serving as acting governor, signed House Bill 934 to create a Hawaiʻi State Broadband Office within the state Department of Accounting and General Services.

Bills that would impact criminal justice, law enforcement and housing could face a veto from Gov. Josh Green. HPR’s Ashley Mizuo reports on the measures and their impacts.

State Sen. Tim Richards has an idea for a new hydropower project. He pitched it to the attendees at a Waimea community town hall meeting last week.

Gov. Josh Green announced Friday his intent to veto 19 bills that were passed this legislative session. HPR’s Ashley Mizuo reports on what measures are in jeopardy.

Gov. Josh Green signed a measure into law to financially protect child performers. He signed the measure alongside Maia Kealoha, who portrays Lilo in the live-action adaptation of "Lilo & Stitch."