Hawaii's Hirono only senator to vote no on Collins, continuing partisan streak at hearings
Sen. Mazie Hirono's partisan streak at confirmation hearings continued Thursday as the lone 'no' vote in a committee hearing to recommend VA nominee Doug Collins for confirmation.
Hawaii’s cost of living top of mind for lawmakers on opening day
The cost of living was the most talked about issue, beginning with affordable housing, rising property insurance rates, and taxes.
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Hawaii Congressman Reintroduces Bill to End Shipping Inequities in the U.S. Territories
In the first session of the 119th Congress, Edward Case, U.S. representative for Hawaii's 1st congressional district, reintroduced legislation aimed at eliminating “discriminatory and exclusionary ...
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Rep. Jill Tokuda introduces Rapid Ohia Death legislation
A Hawaii congresswoman has drafted a bill urging federal agencies to take action to fight Rapid ‘Ohi‘a Death in Hawaii.
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Court upholds state Rep. Elijah Pierick’s election win
The ever-so-slim margin triggered the only automatic recount for any Hawaii contest for office in the 2024 election. In his legal complaint, Rosenlee argued that the election for the House ...
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Hawaii lawmakers divided on Trump’s promise to scrap US Education Department
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Some state lawmakers are raising the alarm on school funding after President-elect Donald Trump promised to scrap the U.S. Department of Education. But other lawmakers ...
Prickly dissent colors opening day of Hawaii Legislature
JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO @STARADVERTISER.COM Senate President Ronald Kouchi, left, took the gavel from Sen. Lorraine Inouye. Kouchi said reducing wildfire risks statewide is a top priority for lawmakers.