Lawmakers did not pass a bill that would have funded the continuation of the most comprehensive study of the long-term health effects of the wildfires.

Families and advocates are wondering what the future of preschool could look like amid funding shortfalls and Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke’s recent departure from office.

The vote was 20-5, with dissenting senators stating concerns over the nominee’s past political affiliation.

Advocates and lawmakers are pressing forward on other bills to limit police cooperation with immigration enforcement.

The Legislature needs to make decisions on all tax and spending bills by Friday in order to conduct final votes next week.

Lawmakers urgently needed to reach an agreement on the tax issue before they could move on to the state budget.

If the Legislature is going to end this year’s session on time, lawmakers must make some tough decisions this week. Insiders say there is no consensus yet.

Chair Karl Rhoads voted no in the 3-2 vote. Vladimir Devens now awaits a final vote from the full Senate.

Cameras at 10 major accident hot spots are catching red light runners and speeders. But ticketing more of them would overwhelm the state’s courts.

House Speaker Nadine Nakamura tabled the citizen petition with little advance notice or discussion.