House Speaker Nakamura on investigating alleged payment to unknown lawmaker

Hawaiʻi Public Radio | By Catherine Cruz

Published February 9, 2026 at 4:18 PM HST

House Speaker Nadine Nakamura speaks to the press on opening day of the legislative session. (Jan. 15, 2025) — FILE — House Speaker Nadine Nakamura speaks to the press. (Jan. 15, 2025)

HPR continues with a survey of the political landscape as the 2026 legislative session gets underway.

On Friday, House Speaker Nadine Nakamura spoke to The Conversation. She started the discussion with an update on a resolution concerning $35,000 in a paper bag that a Hawaiʻi lawmaker allegedly accepted in 2022.

Senate President Ron Kouchi addresses the press on the opening day. (Jan. 21, 2026)

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This story aired on The Conversation on Feb. 9, 2026. The Conversation airs weekdays at 11 a.m.

House Speaker Nakamura on investigating alleged payment to unknown lawmaker

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