Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
Hawaii Senate Announces New Committee Assignments
The chamber’s leaders and most committee chairs have retained their posts.
Ronen Zilberman/Civil Beat/2020
Hawaii Legislature: GOP Loses A House Seat, Stays Even In The Senate
A fresh crop of younger lawmakers — all of them Democrats — won legislative seats.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Can Hawaii Republicans Gain Ground In The Senate This Year?
The GOP has not held significant numbers since the early 2000s but could pick up a seat in the general.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2016
Senate To Hold Special Session In October For Judicial Appointments
The public will have a rare opportunity for live, remote testimony to the Legislature.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
Ige Signs Domestic Violence Bills, Vetoes 5 Others
The governor also signed several measures put forward by the women’s legislative caucus.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
2 Senate Staffers Test Positive For COVID-19
The Senate president says social distancing and other protocols were observed and the risk of spread remains low.
Chad Blair: Can David Ige Be Impeached?
Many folks are angry at Hawaii’s governor over his handling of the coronavirus pandemic. But booting him from office is not that easy.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
Ige May Veto Domestic Violence Measure, 5 Other Bills
The governor has until Sept. 15 to decide. Leaders in the Legislature will be meeting to discuss a potential override.
Ronen Zilberman/Civil Beat/2020
Governor Makes More Funds Available To Nursing Homes
A new law that could get nursing homes more funds is among those the governor already signed.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
Hawaii Legislature: House Speaker Saiki Defeats Iwamoto
Reps. Brower and Cachola lose, but San Buenaventura and Cabanilla move ahead in their efforts to claim Senate seats.