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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...
Feb 19, 2021


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...
Feb 16, 2021


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...
Feb 10, 2021


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,...
Feb 4, 2021


Funding Bill for Hilo Youth Challenge to be Heard in Committee
Honolulu, Hawaiʻi —Freshman Representative Greggor Ilagan has introduced House Bill 835, a funding bill that would prevent the Youth...
Feb 3, 2021


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...
Feb 2, 2021


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...
Feb 2, 2021


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...
Feb 1, 2021


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...
Feb 1, 2021


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...
Feb 1, 2021


Keiki Caucus Presents Progressive 2021 Legislative Package
Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – Senator Joy San Buenaventura, Representative John M. Mizuno, and Representative Amy Perruso, co-conveners of the...
Jan 28, 2021


Rep. Ohno Proposes Work-From-Home Grant Program to Reduce Traffic on Hawai'i Roads
Honolulu, Hawaiʻi –State Representative Takashi Ohno (Nu‘uanu, Liliha, Pu‘unui, Alewa Heights) has introduced a bill to mitigate traffic...
Jan 28, 2021


Women's Legislative Caucus Shares 2021 Bill Package to Support Women, Children and Families
Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – As part of its ongoing efforts to protect and enhance the lives of women, children and families in Hawaiʻi, the...
Jan 27, 2021


Rep. Perruso Chosen as State Lead for National Caucus of Environmental Legislators
Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – The National Caucus of Environmental Legislators has selected Representative Amy Perruso as the 2021 Hawaiʻi State...
Jan 26, 2021


Health Department Informs Legislature of Planned Vaccination
Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – The Department of Health (DOH) has informed the Hawaiʻi State Legislature that as part of its prioritized vaccination...
Jan 25, 2021


House Adjusts Opening Day Proceedings Due to Additional Security Threats
Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – Due to the recent circumstances in Washington, D.C. and security threats to states, additional security enhancements...
Jan 19, 2021


Representative Eli Supports Pedestrian Improvements to Save Lives, Reduce Traffic Accidents
Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – Following extensive discussions between the Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) staff, police officers,...
Jan 11, 2021


Rep. Ichiyama Urges Community to Download AlohaSafe App
Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – Representative Linda Ichiyama, Chair of the newly formed House Committee on Pandemic and Disaster Preparedness, said...
Jan 6, 2021


Rep. Mizuno Becomes Victim of Unemployment Fraud, Urges Precautions
Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – Representative John M. Mizuno, Vice Speaker of the House of Representatives, has become the victim of unemployment...
Jan 6, 2021


House Committee on Pandemic & Disaster Preparedness Briefing on CARES Relief Funds Programs
Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – The House Committee on Pandemic & Disaster Preparedness will hold an informational briefing on the status of...
Jan 5, 2021
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