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The Return Of Senator No
Republican Sam Slom, after a brief hospitalization, is back in true form at the Capitol.
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House, Senate Passing Slew Of Bills
Hawaii Legislature narrows its focus for the 2016 session.
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Bill Would Require Surprise Care Home Inspections
Some owners of long-term care facilities object to the legislation, which is set for consideration by the full Senate on Tuesday.
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Could A Hawaii Sports Authority Spark A New Industry?
A House bill aims to attract major events to Hawaii. But the Senate has already killed similar legislation.
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Animal Cruelty Bills Killed
The three measures from a Big Island senator didn’t even get a hearing.
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Who’s Raising Cash During Session?
The Hawaii Campaign Spending Commission keeps track so you don’t have to.
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Bill To Give Land Use Commission More Power Dies In House
The Hawaii land agency doesn’t have any way to hold developers to their promises once a project is well underway.
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An Update On Sam Slom
Doctors report that test results were “unremarkable,” but he said he will be staying overnight to “sample hospital cuisine and avoid doing dishes.”
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Industrial Hemp Bill Clears House
The bill would let hemp be grown for research purposes.
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House Keeps Funding For Hawaiian Home Lands Alive
Giving just an hour’s notice, lawmakers called a public hearing to look again at a bill that would provide additional money for the department.