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Hawaiʻi Lt. Gov. Luke Taking Leave Of Absence
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025
Hawaiʻi Lt. Gov. Luke Taking Leave Of Absence

The announcement comes a day after her lawyer acknowledged that Luke is a target in a bribery investigation. State Comptroller Keith Regan is named acting LG.

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