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The Debrief: Government Reform At The Hawaiʻi State Capitol
To break down ethics reform at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol, state Sen. Karl Rhoads and state Rep. David Tarnas sat down with HNN’s “The...
Jun 16, 2023
NEW WAIKŌLOA PUBLIC LIBRARY GETS BIG BOOST
HAWAIʻI COUNTY – Representative David A. Tarnas is happy to share that Governor Josh Green’s Administration has released $1.9 million in...
Jun 15, 2023
PLAYBOOK FOR COMMUNITY-LED MANAGEMENT OF HAWAI‘I STATE PARKS UNVEILED
(HĀ‘ENA STATE PARK, KAUA‘I) – Following the signing of a bill by Governor Josh Green, M.D., facilitating the continued community-based...
Jun 9, 2023
The Debrief: An inside look into Hawaiʻi’s 2023 legislative session
While the 2023 legislative session ended in May, the work hasn’t ended for state lawmakers who are hoping to move forward a variety of...
Jun 8, 2023
REP. TAM ISSUES STATEMENT REGARDING DRUG OVERDOSE TRAGEDY IN WAIKĪKĪ
Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – Representative Adrian Tam (D-24, Waikīkī) issued the following statement today: “I extend my heartfelt condolences...
Jun 5, 2023
SENATOR BUENAVENTURA AND REPRESENTATIVE TODD TO HOST TOWN HALL ABOUT 2023 LEGISLATIVE SESSION
Kea‘au, Hawaiʻi – Senator Joy A. San Buenaventura and Representative Chris Todd will be hosting a joint town hall meeting on June 3 in...
Jun 1, 2023
DHHL WORKING GROUP TO CONVENE AND DISCUSS EXECUTION OF $600 MILLION IN FUNDS
Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – On Thursday, the House’s ACT 279 Working Group will convene to discuss the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL)...
May 31, 2023
REP. NAKAMURA READS STORYBOOK TO KANUIKAPONO STUDENTS
Nakamura's visit inspires girls to pursue leadership opportunities Anahola, Kauaʻi – To celebrate students' civic participation in the...
May 26, 2023
LAWMAKERS TO HOLD COMMUNITY TOWN HALL WITH GOVERNOR GREEN
Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – ʻAiea and Pearl City legislators invite residents to attend a community town hall with Governor Josh Green. Attendees...
May 15, 2023
REP. KILA ISSUES STATEMENT REGARDING NĀNĀKULI INCIDENT INVOLVING KŪPUNA
Nānākuli, Hawaiʻi – Representative Darius K. Kila (D-44, Honokai Hale, Nānākuli, Mā‘ili) issued the following statement today: “The...
May 15, 2023
REP. KILA'S STATEMENT REGARDING HPD’S CRACKDOWN ON ILLEGAL GAME ROOMS AND CRIMINAL ACTIVITY
Nānākuli, Hawaiʻi – Representative Darius K. Kila (D-44, Honokai Hale, Nānākuli, Mā‘ili) issued the following statement today: “I would...
May 10, 2023
STATE AND CITY LEADERS SIGN UNIFIED STATEMENT ON RED HILL
Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – In a historic show of solidarity, state and city leaders gathered at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol on Tuesday to sign a...
May 9, 2023
KALIHI COMMUNITY MEETING: RESTRICTED PARKING ZONES
WHAT: Lawmakers will hold a Kalihi Community Meeting to discuss the City’s Bill 20 – relating to parking, which intends on making the...
May 9, 2023
LEGISLATORS, FAMILIES OF VICTIMS, SCHOOLS, AND ADVOCACY GROUPS ANNOUNCE PASSAGE OF BILLS TO HELP END
Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – Following multiple traffic fatalities near schools this year, SenateTransportation Committee Chair Chris Lee (D –...
May 5, 2023
HOUSE PRIORITIZES FINANCIAL RELIEF AND SUPPORT FOR LOCAL FAMILIES
Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – Today marks the 60th day in the 32nd Legislature, and the House officially adjourned sine die, calling the end to a...
May 5, 2023
REP. QUINLAN SUPPORTS ESTABLISHING LIFEGUARDS AS A SEPARATE DEPARTMENT
Hale‘iwa, Hawaiʻi – Record swells, tumultuous water conditions, and increasing numbers of visitors unfamiliar with the magnitude of the...
May 3, 2023
REP. ILAGAN'S STATEMENT ON 5-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF KĪLAUEA ERUPTION IN LEILANI ESTATES
Puna, Hawaiʻi – Vice Speaker Greggor Ilagan (D-4 Hawaiian Paradise Park, Hawaiian Beaches, Nānāwale Estates, Leilani Estates) issued the...
May 3, 2023
REP. KILA CALLS FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF NATIVE HAWAIIAN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY WORKING GROUP
Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – In light of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the House last Thursday adopted HCR108, urging the...
May 3, 2023
STATE BUDGET CONTAINS $145 MILLION IN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR KAUAʻI
Kauaʻi, Hawaiʻi – Members of the Kauaʻi Delegation are pleased to announce that $145 million in capital improvement projects (CIP) funds...
Apr 27, 2023
LAWMAKERS SECURE FUNDS FOR KONA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL TO ADDRESS RISK OF CLOSURE
Kona, Hawaiʻi – Lawmakers are pleased to announce over $18 million in capital improvement project (CIP) funds are secured in the state...
Apr 27, 2023
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