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Senate Rejects Dan Gluck’s Appointment To Intermediate Court Of Appeals
UPDATED: In a 17-6 vote, senators rejected Gluck’s appointment even after he asked the governor to withdraw his name Thursday morning.
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House Panel Subpoenas Land Fund, Agriculture Agency
Both agencies were the targets of recent critical examinations by State Auditor Les Kondo.
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Legislature Overrides Ige’s Objections, Defunds Tourism Authority
Lawmakers overrode five of the governor’s vetoes on Tuesday, including a bill that will require disclosure of COVID-19 cases in public schools.
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Extending State Land Leases Could Benefit Businesses, But At What Cost To Taxpayers?
Opponents worry that the long-term leases, which may last 100 years or more, amount to a sale of public lands.
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Senate Bill Would Make It Harder To Scrutinize Government Contract Awards, Critics Say
State officials say the measure would speed up the cumbersome procurement process, but others worry it would make legitimate bid appeals unaffordable.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
Dru Kanuha Named Senate Majority Leader
He replaces outgoing majority leader J. Kalani English.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
Lawmakers Credit Federal Relief Funds For Saving Session
But Gov. David Ige questions the need to reduce funding for the Hawaii Tourism Authority and moving around some state agencies.
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New Aloha Stadium Development May Finally Move Forward
The state is gathering ideas for development surrounding the stadium as lawmakers move ahead with giving the Stadium Authority more powers.
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Funding Fight Slows Action On Police, Prison Reform
The fate of two state boards tasked with standardizing police practices and reforming the jail system depends on agreement between the Legislature and Gov. David Ige.
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Hawaii Senate Votes To Legalize Marijuana, Raise Minimum Wage
While both proposals appear dead on arrival in the House, lawmakers will still consider scores of other measures related to abortions, taxes and housing development.