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Statement of Rep. Cedric Gates regarding Waiʻanae Coast Emergency Access Road
Waiʻanae, Hawaiʻi – Representative Cedric Gates (D-45 Wai‘anae, Mākaha) issued the following statement: "It is with much relief that the...
Jul 17, 2024


STATEMENT OF SPEAKER SCOTT K. SAIKI REGARDING REPRESENTATIVE MARK NAKASHIMA
Speaker Scott K. Saiki issued the following statement today: "It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our colleague,...
Jul 11, 2024


REP. YAMASHITA'S STATEMENT REGARDING CRATER ROAD FIRE
Kula, Hawaiʻi – Representative Kyle Yamashita (D-12 Upcountry Maui) issued the following statement today: "We are closely monitoring the...
Jul 11, 2024


SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE FOR WAIKĪKĪ STUDENTS
Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – On Thursday, July 11, Representative Adrian K. Tam and community organizations invite the public to participate in...
Jul 10, 2024


Hawai‘i Enacts Law Regulating AI Deepfakes in Elections As State Progress Persists
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On July 3rd, Hawaii Governor Josh Green signed a new law to regulate the use of AI-generated deepfakes in political...
Jul 9, 2024


GOVERNOR GREEN SIGNS SENATE BILL 2305 INTO LAW, ESTABLISHING A SILVER ALERT PROGRAM
Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – Today, Governor Josh Green signed Senate Bill 2305 into law, establishing a Silver Alert Program within the...
Jul 2, 2024


NATIVE HAWAIIAN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY WORKING GROUP CONVENES INAUGURAL MEETING
Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – On Monday, the Native Hawaiian Intellectual Property Working Group (NHIPWG) comprised of experts in native Hawaiian...
Jun 24, 2024


STATEMENT OF SPEAKER SAIKI REGARDING GOVERNOR'S NOTICE OF INTENT TO VETO
Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – House Speaker Scott K. Saiki issued the following statement today in response to Governor Josh Green’s Notice of...
Jun 21, 2024


RISING RATES: STATE LAWMAKERS AND INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO HOLD VIRTUAL TOWN HALL ON CONDO INSURANCE
Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – Concerns regarding rising condominium fees, increased homeowner property insurance rates, and escalating insurance...
Jun 17, 2024


KAUAʻI LEGISLATORS INVITE THE PUBLIC TO COMMUNITY TOWN HALL
Līhuʻe, Hawaiʻi – House Representative Luke A. Evslin invites the public to attend a community town hall meeting for a recap of the 2024...
Jun 14, 2024


REPRESENTATIVES MATAYOSHI, KITAGAWA SPONSOR WINDWARD COMMUNITY GOING GREEN RECYCLING EVENT
Kāneʻohe, Hawaiʻi – On Saturday, June 15, Representatives Scot Z. Matayoshi and Lisa Kitagawa invite the public to drop off electronic...
Jun 13, 2024


GOVERNOR GREEN SIGNS BILLS TO UNLOCK HOUSING ACROSS THE STATE
HONOLULU — Governor Josh Green, M.D., today highlighted the achievements of the 2024 legislative session to unlock more affordable...
May 28, 2024


REP. MARTINEZ AND MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAIʻI TO INTRODUCE MEMBERS OF PUʻULOA RANGE WORKING GROUP
Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – On Wednesday, Representative Rose Martinez will be joined by Marine Corps Base Hawaiʻi and local environmental...
May 28, 2024


STATE AND COUNTY LEGISLATORS TO HOST COMMUNITY MEETING ADDRESSING STATEWIDE INFESTATION OF THE COCONUT RHINOCEROS BEETLE
On Tuesday, State and county legislators from the Kalihi-Kapālama area will host a community meeting regarding Hawaiʻi’s growing Coconut...
May 14, 2024


LEGISLATURE PASSES BIOSECURITY BILL TO SUPPORT MITIGATION OF INVASIVE SPECIES
Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – In an historic response to increased awareness and concern about the invasive species crisis in our state, and the...
May 8, 2024


STATE BUDGET CONTAINS $190 MILLION IN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR KAUAʻI
(L-R) State Representative Luke A. Evslin, House Majority Leader Nadine K. Nakamura, House Majority Floor Leader Dee Morikawa, and Senate...
May 3, 2024


HOUSE CONCLUDES PRODUCTIVE LEGISLATIVE SESSION, PROVIDES MONUMENTAL TAX RELIEF FOR HAWAIʻI'S FAMILIES
Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – On the 60th working day of the Legislature, the House of Representatives officially adjourned sine die, marking the...
May 3, 2024


LEGISLATURE PASSES SILVER ALERT BILL TO PROTECT VULNERABLE COMMUNITY MEMBERS
Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – On Wednesday, May 1, 2024, the Hawaiʻi State Legislature unanimously passed Senate Bill 2305 SD2 HD2 CD1 to...
May 3, 2024


REP. GANADEN ISSUES STATEMENT REGARDING KALIHI TRAGEDY
Kalihi, Hawaiʻi – Representative Sonny Ganaden (D-30, Kalihi, Kalihi Kai, Ke‘ehi Lagoon, Hickam Village) issued the following statement:...
May 2, 2024


LEGISLATURE PASSES HB2144 HD1 SD2 CD1 UNANIMOUSLY, SUPPORTING VALUE-ADDED PRODUCTION ACROSS THE STATE
HONOLULU, HAWAIʻI - In a landmark move aimed at bolstering economic resilience and promoting local industries, the Hawaiʻi State...
May 1, 2024
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