The state is poised to prohibit the manufacture, sale and ownership of devices used to increase firearms’ rate of fire.

The Garden Island has had difficulty in the past recruiting volunteer poll workers.

Lawmakers say they expect to create 25,000 affordable rental housing units by 2030.

Even if the proposed constitutional amendment passes in November, it won’t automatically guarantee new money for schools.

The House, which currently has a toothless policy, should adopt the Senate’s rules until lawmakers can make additional improvements.

A joint conference committee passed the overall budget bill ahead of schedule to fast-track funding for areas hit by flooding.

Updated: It would be the first state to prohibit the use of sunscreen containing ingredients that scientists say harm sea life.

UPDATED: They also plan to set aside $25 million to help other parts of the state. Meanwhile, Gov. Ige addresses Oahu damage.

It doesn’t get any more outrageous than legislative leaders asking people to pony up cash for Colleen Hanabusa at the same time they’re voting on bills and budgets.

Troy Hashimoto will take former speaker Joe Souki’s Maui post.