David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
New DHHL Director Aims To Speed Up The Development Of Homestead Lots
But first Kali Watson, an affordable housing developer who is the governor’s second pick for the job, must be confirmed by the Senate.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Free Menstrual Products Proposed For State Buildings
Senate Bill 891 needs to clear a hearing in the Senate Ways and Means Committee by Friday to advance.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2018
Election Day May Soon Be Out As A State Holiday
Instead, Hawaii would establish a new holiday honoring native peoples on the second Monday of each October.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
Lawmakers Consider More Funding To Make Hawaii’s Streets Safer
In 2022, there were a total of 28 pedestrian fatalities.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
Senate Committee Mistakenly Passes Honolulu Rail Tax Extension
Ways and Means Chairman Donovan Dela Cruz said he intends to reconsider the decision and kill the bill.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Lawmakers Want Tighter Timelines For PUC Review Of Energy Projects. Some Say Not So Fast
The measure aims to speed up regulatory approvals but has generated concern over how it may help certain developers.
Courtesy: DLNR
Hawaii Spent Decades Developing Community-Managed Fishing Areas. Lawmakers May Undo That
Despite overwhelming testimony in opposition, a measure is moving forward in the Senate.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Hawaii Companies May Be Required To Disclose Pay In Job Ads
Senate Bill 1057 would require employers to list their hourly rates and salary rates on job listings.
Courtesy Brian Smyth
Beth Fukumoto: I’ve Seen How Ranked Choice Voting Can Help Overcome Political Tribalism
When voters see alternative parties or candidates as viable options, many of them will choose change.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Hawaii Tries To Ban Small Toiletry Bottles, Again
A similar proposal died last year in the Senate.