Ua hoʻolaha ʻia aʻela ka hoʻolaha ma hope o ka hāpai ʻana o ka Wahaʻōlelo o ka Hale ʻo Scott Saiki i ke noi. 

The announcement comes just days after House Speaker Scott Saiki made the offer.

Former Rep. Ty Cullen's sentence was reduced for providing assistance to the federal government in an ongoing investigation involving public corruption.

The deputy budget director's nomination also advanced while three more of Green's nominees were confirmed by the full Senate.

A portion of the planning contract went to paying for air travel that appears to violate state rules.

Consultants working on plans for the new stadium already have had big paydays. Now those plans may be changing.

Meanwhile, Kali Watson was approved to lead Hawaiian Home Lands while Keith Regan was confirmed as state comptroller.

Senate President Ron Kouchi said no members came forward to say they were coerced to vote against Scott Glenn's nomination.

Sen. Ron Kouchi isn't talking about whether longtime members of his caucus are bullying their peers over a political appointment.