Honolulu, Hawaiʻi — The Council of State Governments has named Hawaiʻi House Representative Trish La Chica a recipient of the 2025 CSG 20 Under 40 Leadership Award . The award honors the bipartisan leadership and public service of 20 emerging elected and appointed state officials across all four CSG regions. “I’m honored to be recognized among leaders who share a deep commitment to public service,” said Representative La Chica. “This recognition is really about the work we’re

Maui, Hawaiʻi – Maui Representatives issued the following statement regarding the passing of Councilmember Tasha Kama: "On behalf of the Hawaiʻi House of Representatives, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the family members of the late Tasha Kama. Our community has lost a dedicated public servant who led with strength, dedication, and compassion. She represented the values of aloha and ʻ ohana that we hold so dearly in our Maui community and the state of Hawai ʻ i."

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – Hawaiʻi House of Representatives Leadership issued the following statement today: “As the legal process continues, the House reaffirms its respect for Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop’s vision, the integrity of her legacy, and Hawai‘i’s constitutional commitment to Native Hawaiian education. Kamehameha Schools’ enduring work to cultivate leadership rooted in aloha ʻāina, advance Hawaiian language and culture, and strengthen community stewardship aligns c

MAUI – Last week, m embers of the House Finance Committee visited Maui to see firsthand several projects and programs supported by the Legislature. Throughout the visit, committee members met with stakeholders to discuss community needs, assess ongoing initiatives, and identify key priorities for the upcoming legislative session. The site visits, which took place from October 8 – 9, 2025, provided a glimpse into Maui’s progress in recovery, resilience, and community growth

HONOLULU – Today, the evaluation committee established by Act 310, Session Laws of Hawaiʻi 2025, ( SB 933 ) announced the opening of the application process for $50 million in nonprofit grants. Act 310 appropriates funding to the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations’ Office of Community Services (OCS) to award grants for fiscal year 2025-2026. To support the administration and distribution of grant awards, OCS has contracted the services of Aloha United Way. These

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – Have you ever been interested in learning about the inner workings of the State Government? Do you want to help make...

HONOLULU – The National Foundation for Women Legislators (NFWL) has selected Senator Donna Mercado Kim (Senate District 14 – Kapālama,...

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – House Representatives Cory M. Chun (D-35, Portions of Pearl City and Waipahu, Crestview) and Rachele F. Lamosao...

Kona, Hawaiʻi – Today, the Kona community celebrated the launch of Nā Hulu Wehi, a new enhancement to the Kona Adult Drug Court designed...

KAUAʻI – This week, m embers of the House Finance Committee, led by Chair Chris Todd and the Kauaʻi delegation consisting of Speaker...

Kāne‘ohe, Hawaiʻi – Representatives Lisa Kitagawa and Scot Z. Matayoshi are sponsoring their 6 th Annual Community Drive-Thru Flu Shot...

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – Representative Darius K. Kila is reminding the public that the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) is...

Lexington, Kentucky – The Council of State Governments (CSG) has named Hawaiʻi Representative Amy A. Perruso among the 48 public servants...

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – Representative Darius K. Kila is pleased to announce that following his formal request to the Hawai‘i Department of...

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – On Friday, Kauaʻi legislators and community advocates gathered to celebrate the recent enactment of several key...

Honolulu, Hawai‘i — On Friday, July 25, 2025, communities across Hawai‘i will come together to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the...

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – In response to a surge of public concern surrounding the Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation’s (HDOT) draft Energy...

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi - State Representative Darius K. Kila, Chair of the House Committee on Transportation, is encouraging members of the...

Honolulu , Hawaiʻi – Representative Adrian K. Tam (D-24, Waikīkī) issued the following statement today in response to the Supreme...

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – Speaker Nadine K. Nakamura today announced updated leadership and committee appointments in the Hawaiʻi House of...