There’s no clear punishment for House lawmakers who disobey vaccine requirements, but senators could face expulsion.

Updated: UH also defended its decision to have two contractors finish work on the stadium rather than hiring a third.

A new law also allows boards and commissions to meet remotely with members of the public even after emergency measures cease.

The new appointment comes a week after the governor’s last pick, Dan Gluck, was rejected by the Senate.

Gov. David Ige has received $103,000 from his current and former cabinet members, who have also donated more than $86,000 to state and county lawmakers.

Updated: The nomination of Joe Uno’s proposed replacement, Anthony Aalto, could go before the full City Council next week.

Far fewer than half of the state’s judges are women, and men still far outnumber women in the legal field and in applications for vacancies.

Updated: Former Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell raised $9,000 during the first half of this year for a total of $509,000.

UPDATED: In a 17-6 vote, senators rejected Gluck’s appointment even after he asked the governor to withdraw his name Thursday morning.