The $1 billion in spending reductions will now go to Gov. David Ige for his review.

Opponents of the wind farms in Kahuku voiced opposition to his confirmation.

Thousands of positions thought to be vacant may not be empty after all.

The state judiciary would need to make weekly reports to lawmakers about people being released from jail to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

A request from the governor’s office for $9 million to pay consultants for an economic recovery plan is among the proposals that got chopped.

A key vote on Senate Bill 75 is expected Friday but Senate money committee members are still perplexed.

The proposal is on track to clear the Legislature.

U.S. Rep Ed Case is asking the Federal Aviation Administration to suspend rules around pre-boarding requirements.

A Senate panel also approved $5 billion in capital improvement projects.

The House Finance Committee doesn’t want state agencies to use federal stimulus dollars if they already have state money that can be used.

Gov. David Ige is not on board with much of the Legislature’s fiscal plan including how to spend federal bailout money and public worker pay cuts.

Maui County Council is using a live videoconferencing system for its council sessions.