One key bill is dead but lawmakers should still act on other legislation that could improve our jam-packed, aging correctional facilities.

Dozens of bills introduced by the state House and Senate augur well for major improvements if lawmakers can actually seal the deals.

Similar legislation has failed session after session. But this is a fundamental matter of public trust.

Bills moving through the Hawaii Legislature call for the state to adopt California’s appliance efficiency standards. It’s a no-brainer, folks.

When it comes to measures that might affect their power, lawmakers won’t even hold public hearings.

The House Judiciary Committee should reject an Office of Information Practices proposal to codify government secrecy.

UPDATED: The Legislature should not abandon bills to decriminalize or legalize recreational cannabis. And they certainly should not be stopped at the committee level.

In a state that has one of the highest costs of living and lowest unemployment rates, it’s time for lawmakers to put things back in balance for workers.

Kirk Caldwell got elected on a promise to “Build Rail Better.” These days, he’s acting more like he’s an innocent bystander.

Gov. David Ige reluctantly let the board go through last session without his signature. Now he wants to delay its full implementation for four years.