Showing posts with label 2026 Legislature. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2026 Legislature. Show all posts
Thursday, August 20, 2026

Hurricane-weary state eyes another tropical storm, Honolulu ethics chief seeks to ban taxpayer-funded election mailers, Land Board rejects Maui water-license auction, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands

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Another potential storm raises concerns about more flooding on Hawaii Island. Tropical cyclone likely to develop soon southeast of Hawaii. ...
Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Lawmakers push for special session on contractor campaign donations, federal Covid spending review likely, Kapaa Quarry mulled for Oahu landfill, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands

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Indictment sparks calls for special session on contractor donation ban. Indictments against Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke, current and former state e...
Thursday, July 23, 2026

Hawaii battles EPA over power plants, ballots sent to the dead, Kauai electric customers may be billed for wildfire mitigation, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands

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Attorney General files complaint against EPA over air pollution agreement with Hawaiian Electric. The state Department of Health and a coal...
Friday, July 17, 2026

Hawaii rebuffs federal election security assistance, Texas billionaire supporting Waikiki city council challenger, Honolulu police chief plans drone program, Maui expands accessory dwelling units, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands

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Hawaii to DOJ on election law compliance help: No thanks.  Hawaii’s chief election officer has rebuffed an invitation by the U.S. Departmen...
Thursday, July 16, 2026

Pressure mounts to bring Hawaii National Guard back from Washington, Green vetoes one bill and wraps up enactments, mail ballots to arrive next week, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands

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Calls grow for Green to recall Hawaii National Guard from DC. A growing chorus of local and national organizations is calling on Gov. Josh ...
Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Green signs AI protections, judge orders environmental review for Turtle Bay, gambling crackdown on Oahu, Big Island gun buyback, Kim in HGEA crosshairs, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands

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New Artificial Intelligence Laws Enacted in Hawaiʻi. Governor Josh Green on Tuesday signed two bills relating AI; House Bill 2137, targetin...
Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Green signs bills giving teachers raises and protections, Sylvia Luke's books are a mess, First Hawaiian pays $2B for California bank, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands

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New laws set to strengthen teacher workforce. Gov. Josh Green on Monday signed two education bills into law designed to strengthen protectio...
Monday, July 13, 2026

State releases campaign spending reports, Green signs anti-corruption bills, Kauai seeks help after Waimea River shifts toward homes, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands

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See Who’s Getting, And Giving, Millions In Campaign Funds This Year. Hawaiʻi’s political newcomers are raking in the cash, while lobbyists ...