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$25 MILLION SECURED BY PUNA LAWMAKERS FOR KEAʻAU BENIOFF MEDICAL CENTER
Keaʻau, Hawaiʻi – A major step forward to address the healthcare needs of East Hawaiʻi as Puna-area legislators today announced the $25...
May 30


LEGISLATION CRACKS DOWN ON ILLEGAL CANNABIS INDUSTRY AND IMPROVES OVERSIGHT
Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – Representative Scot Z. Matayoshi highlights three bills that passed in the 2025 Legislative Session, aimed at...
May 27


HAWAI‘I STATE LEGISLATURE PASSES URGENTLY NEEDED BIOSECURITY BILL
HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi State Senate and House of Representatives announced the passage of House Bill 427 , a major step forward in...
May 5


LEGISLATURE PASSES MOTOR CARRIER LAW EXEMPTION FOR COMMUNITY-BASED TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMS
Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – On Wednesday, April 30, 2025, the House and Senate approved HB1422 CD1 , a bill that exempts nonprofit and...
May 1


LEGISLATURE PASSES BILL TO ESTABLISH A LOTTERY SYSTEM FOR THE LEASING OF CABINS ON PUBLIC LANDS
Kauaʻi, Hawaiʻi – A bill to establish a lottery system for Kōkeʻe Cabin Leases on the island of Kauaʻi has successfully passed the 2025...
May 1


HOUSE DEMOCRATS CELEBRATE PASSAGE AND FUNDING OF MAJORITY PACKAGE BILLS IN 33RD LEGISLATIVE SESSION
Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – Today, House Democrats celebrate the successful advancement of the 2025 House Majority Package, with all seven bills...
Apr 30


HEALTH MEASURES UP FOR FINAL PASSAGE
Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – A series of health-related measures is up for final reading today on the House floor. If passed, the bills will be...
Apr 30


HAWAIʻI ISLAND LEGISLATORS SECURE $3.5 MILLION FOR DEDICATED AMBULANCE SERVICES IN NORTH KONA
Kona, Hawaiʻi – State Representative Nicole E. Lowen and Senator Tim Richards are pleased to announce that $3.5 million has been secured...
Apr 30


LEGISLATURE PASSES BILL TO PROTECT HANALEI BAY
HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi State Legislature has passed Senate Bill 1511 to help preserve the safety and natural beauty of Hanalei Bay,...
Apr 29


PUNA DELEGATION UNIFIES TO SECURE HISTORIC FUNDING FOR ALTERNATE ROUTE
Puna, Hawaiʻi – Members of the Hawaiʻi State Legislature are proud to announce the successful securing of $2.5 million in funding for...
Apr 28


KAUAʻI DELEGATION SECURES SUPPORT FOR KEY COMMUNITY PROJECTS AND ORGANIZATIONS IN STATE BUDGET
KAUA‘I, HAWAI‘I – Kaua‘i legislators today expressed their appreciation for the collaborative efforts in the 2025 Legislative Session,...
Apr 28


SENATE AND HOUSE MONEY COMMITTEES APPROVE STATE BUDGET BILL
HONOLULU – This afternoon, the Hawai‘i State Senate and House of Representatives approved HB 300 CD1 , the state’s biennium budget bill...
Apr 21


LEGISLATORS GIVE BACK THROUGH ANNUAL ʻDRESS FOR SUCCESS’ DONATION DRIVE
Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – Members of the Hawaiʻi State Legislature today presented their annual donation to the YWCA O‘ahu ‘Dress...
Apr 15


HAWAIʻI LEGISLATORS SPREAD EASTER CHEER TO LOCAL FAMILIES
Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – On Friday, members of the Hawaiʻi State Legislature came together to support local families in need through the 26th...
Apr 11


coconut rhinoceros beetle detection and prevention community meeting
Elected officials, the Big Island Invasive Species Committee (BIISC), and other state agencies will gather in a virtual community meeting...
Mar 27


STATEMENT OF SPEAKER NADINE K. NAKAMURA REGARDING REPRESENTATIVE GENE WARD'S RESIGNATION
House Speaker Nadine K. Nakamura issued the following statement: “The House extends its gratitude to Representative Gene Ward for his...
Mar 21


HAWAIʻI STATE LEGISLATURE TO RECOGNIZE OUTSTANDING EDUCATORS, STUDENTS, AND STAFF DURING EDUCATION WEEK
HONOLULU - The annual Education Week hosted by the Hawaiʻi State Legislature returns this year, to honor exceptional individuals in...
Mar 13


HOUSE PASSES STATE BUDGET
Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – The Hawaiʻi House of Representatives today approved the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and FY 2026-2027 operating and capital...
Mar 12


$100 MILLION PROPOSED FOR CENTRAL MAUI SCHOOL IN HOUSE DRAFT OF STATE BUDGET
Maui, Hawaiʻi – State Representative Justin H. Woodson (District 9, Kahului, Pu‘unēnē, portion of Wailuku) is excited to announce that...
Mar 11


HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE APPROVES STATE BUDGET
$21.19 Billion Budget Invests in State's Core Services and Safety Net Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – After holding numerous hearings throughout the...
Mar 5
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