February 2021

Bill to Provide Unemployment Insurance Relief to Hawai'i Employers Sent to Governor Ige

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – A bill that aims to provide unemployment insurance relief to Hawaiʻi employers is heading to the Governor’s desk...

Bill to Dissolve Agribusiness Development Corporation Passed Out of House Committee

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – A bill to dissolve the Agribusiness Development Corporation (ADC) and transfer all its resource except the director...

House, Senate Bills Ensure Funding for Teachers, School Staff

Proposals direct Department of Education to use federal funding to avoid layoffs Honolulu, Hawai'i – In response to Governor David Ige’s...

Rep. Matayoshi Seeks to Set State Local Produce Purchase Goal of Fifty Percent by 2050

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – To help diversify our economy, create jobs, and support local agriculture, Representative Scot Matayoshi has...

Joint House Committees Amend Bill to Provide Relief to Struggling Hawai'i Businesses

Honolulu, Hawai'i – During a joint legislative hearing of the House Labor and Tourism Committee and the House Finance Committee,...

Kaka'ako Land Co. Loses in Lawsuit

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – A trial was held in November challenging Kakaʻako Land. Co.'s (KLC) ownership of Kakaʻako private roads. Today, the...

Rep. Eli Urges Immediate Halt to DHHL Plans for Gambling Casino in Kapolei

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – Representative Stacelynn K.M. Eli's deep concern is palpable when she discusses the possibility of a casino being...

Hawai'i Announces Coordinated Effort to Hold Plastic Packaging Producers Responsible

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – Representative Nicole E. Lowen today joined state legislators from nine states in announcing a coordinated effort to...

Rep. Sayama Introduces Bill to End Growing Problem of Catalytic Converter Thefts

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – Freshman Representative Jackson Sayama along with several state lawmakers are looking to put an end to the growing...

Rep. Mizuno Introduces Alcohol Bill to Save Lives and Raise Over $60 Million for the State

Released January 29, 2021 Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – House of Representative Vice Speaker John Mizuno today announced the introduction of HB 771...