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Governor Reverses Himself: Hawaii Will Get A Police Standards Board
UPDATE: All four county police chiefs also switched positions on the bill, according to Honolulu Chief Susan Ballard.
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Governor Signs Two Bills Tightening Hawaii’s Gun Laws
The measures ban bump stocks and decrease the amount of time people disqualified from gun possession have to turn in their weapons.
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Hawaii Governor Starts The Clock On Sunscreen Ban
David Ige signs a bill that prohibits the sale of sunscreen containing oxybenzone and octinoxate in the islands, beginning in 2021.
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How Capitol Connections Helped A Nonprofit Win A State Grant
Two Hawaii lawmakers voted to give public money to an animal support organization while sitting on its board of directors.
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Don’t Veto The New Police Certification Board
We shouldn’t even have to say this. Gov. David Ige simply can’t veto one of the most important police reform issues to pass the Legislature.
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Ige: Hawaii Not Ready For Police Standards Board
A bill to create the board passed unanimously, but if the governor follows through on his intent-to-veto list, Hawaii will remain the only state without one.
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Why Women Lack Power In Hawaii’s Legislature
Men hold most of the leadership positions, setting the agenda and passing legislation.
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Lobbying On Both Sides Of Medical Aid In Dying Bill Cost More Than $34K
Updated: Opponents spent nearly twice on lobbying and public relations as much as supporters in a failed attempt to derail the measure, according to state reports.
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Hawaii Congressional Candidate Accused Of Campaign Violations
State Rep. Kaniela Ing says any problems are simply bookkeeping errors.
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Lawmakers Outdid Themselves Raising Campaign Cash This Session
Fundraisers during the Hawaii legislative session have increased by 88 percent over the past six years.